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Hiring: Manager Speech Pathology

• Graham St, Shepparton
• Permanent Full Time
• 80 hours per fortnight (including ADO every 4 weeks)
• Relocation incentives may apply for suitable applicants
• ANZSCO code 252712

About GV Health

At GV Health we are so much more than a regional health service. As the largest employer in the region, we work with purpose and pride and are committed to respecting and embracing diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our people and community.

It is an exciting time to join our GV Health team! We are currently in the midst of an exciting $229 million transformation of our Graham Street site, which comprises of a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expansion of our current theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.

To find our more information about GV Health you can visit http://www.gvhealth.org.au/

About the role

The Manager Speech Pathology is an integral leadership role within the Ambulatory Care division at GV Health. You will join a dynamic team of managers in acute, subacute and community programs, and work collaboratively with managers and staff across the organisation. You will provide over-sight for the provision of safe clinical care to clients receiving speech pathology support throughout their hospital journey and be responsible for ensuring high-quality interventions are provided for adult and paediatric patients within the admitted services, outpatient services, Emergency Department and specialist clinics. This role also includes the provision of clinical intervention to a mixed caseload in addition to the managerial requirements, with the extent and type of clinical duties dependent on the staffing level and expertise available within the service.

With our health service expanding, you will be supported and have opportunity to further develop a high-functioning clinical team delivering contemporary, evidence-based practice aligned with the organisation's strategic and operational priorities.

This role is suitable for experienced managers, and those with leadership experience ready to step into a manager role. GV Health has a structured manager training program, including online resources, to support transition to this role. The Ambulatory Care division managers work closely and collaboratively, and peer mentoring in the leadership team is arranged as required.

We are looking for a Speech Pathology leader meeting the following criteria:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent, member of professional association and eligibility for accredited status
• A minimum of 7 years clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Completion of, or working towards a postgraduate qualification in an area relevant to Speech Pathology practice or management
• Experience in the provision of mentoring, coaching and supervision of the clinical team 
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to facilitate productive and collaborative relationships within an inter-professional team environment

Our offer to you

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program
• Community Connector Program you will receive direct support from our local Community Connector to facilitate you and/or your partner's/family's relocation to the Goulburn Valley region and assimilation into our community as well as support to create meaningful opportunities to connect with others in the region so that you not only feel welcome but will eventually call Greater Shepparton home. To find out more visit: Community Connector Program | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Great things happen here in Shepparton. If you would like to learn more about what it is like to work, live and play in the Shepparton region please click here. 

Vaccination against COVID-19 is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.