Located on the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and psychiatric services. The organisation serves a catchment in excess of 110,000 and comprises of a total of 282 beds and an extensive range of primary and community services. Warrnambool boasts excellent sporting, education (pre-school to university), social and cultural facilities. The city’s award winning foreshore promenade is a 5.7km path that stretches from the breakwater along the coastline to the Hopkins River mouth.

About the role

South West Healthcare's (SWH) Speech Pathology team is seeking a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to work at our Warrnambool campus. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate delivering services to community-based paediatric clients in Warrnambool and support the delivery of School Readiness Funding. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative and experienced Speech Pathology team and be part of the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team. Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered.

What you bring

As an early career or experienced clinician, you will bring a passion for the delivery of evidence-based Speech Pathology services in regional communities. We are looking for a clinician who is innovative, collaborative and embodies SWH values in their everyday work.  New graduate clinicians are encouraged to apply and will be appropriately supported in the role.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by  Sunday 26 March 2023. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector 2021-2026) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement, with the appropriate classification Speech Pathologist Grade 1.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status