Speech Therapist

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work within a diverse multidisciplinary team to improve discharge outcomes for our patients. 

About the role

Your main duties will include:

• Provide skilled clinical and non-clinical speech pathology services within the Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Hyson Green Mental Health units under the direction and guidance of the Allied Health Manager.
• Collaborate with food service staff to optimize menu planning, diet provision and food safety
• Provide clinical supervision, support and direction to dietitian, nursing staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.

About you

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent qualification
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• More than 2 years clinical experience in a hospital setting or equivalent aged care setting with dysphagia experience and knowledge
• Commitment to ongoing continual professional development
• Effective written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and as a sole clinician
• Demonstrated ability to apply quality improvement activities in the workplace

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella