An opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced Speech Pathologist - Grade 1/2 to provide high quality person-centred Speech Pathology sevices to the inpatients, residents and community clients of Dhelkaya Health.

We invite you to apply to contribute to a positive workplace culture of cooperation, collaboration and best practice care; including leadership within the Speech Pathology and broader allied health teams.

Please note this role is situated in Castlemaine Victoria, approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne, close to the railway station for ease of public transport.

Grade 1 Speech Pathologists at Dhelkaya Health may be eligible for the Victorian government rural/regional graduate grants of up to $15,000. For further details on eligibility criteria please contact Alex Culvenor or visit Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program | health.vic.gov.au.

About you

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, ability to collaborate and be enthusiastic about providing best outcomes.

• University degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
• Current driver's licence
• Current CPSP with Speech Pathology Australia or willing to obtain
• Experience working with adults in a hospital inpatient, residential aged care and/or outpatient setting.
• Experience supervising students and Grade 1 clinicians if a Grade 2.

Please refer to the relevant position description which you will find on the careers page of Dhelkaya Health and address the key selection criteria in your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.

• Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
• Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
• Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
• Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
• Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
• The Dhelkaya Health Social Club
• The possibility of assisting with temporary accomodation options

Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor, Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3570.