Senior Speech Pathologist - Melbourne, Australia - State Government of Victoria, Australia

Description

Senior Speech Pathologist - Gender Clinic - StKilda

Job posted: 16/04/2024

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people's lives.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity with a permanent, part-time (0.4EFT) Grade 3 Speech Pathologist position with the Gender Clinic at Monash Health. The position is based at the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda and may require travel to other locations within Monash Health.

This new speech pathology position will support our clinicians in assessment of and communication with our neurodivergent client base of youth and adults (16y +). You will contribute to client management plans for gender-affirming care as a valued member of our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and peer workers.

You will also play a key role in our neurodivergence project. This seeks to improve the accessibility and quality of the neurodivergent client experience, in consultation with those who have a lived experience of autism.

You identify as an ally or member of the LGBTQI+ community, and a neuro-affirming approach to your clinical practice .You have experience and expertise in working with autistic youth and/or adults. Energetic and resourceful, you will also have:

• Passion for working with the LGBTQI+ community
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work across caseloads
• Committed to delivering patient centred care and patient advocacy
• Experience working as part of a wide multidisciplinary team
• Great communication skills with patients, families and other team members

What you need:

• Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
• Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team framework
• Demonstrated experience as indicated in the position description

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Monash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people's homes.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached 'Application Guide' located under Position Documents

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.