Speech Pathologist

Mater • Springfield, MO

8d • A$48 - A$60 • Onsite

About The Position

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking experienced and motivated Speech Pathologists to join us on a casual basis (HP3). As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. The Speech Pathology team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical, surgical, ICU, NCCU, and emergency.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years’ experience in an acute hospital setting
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (or working towards it)
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
• Strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers and colleagues
• A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to ongoing learning, quality improvement and reflective practice

Nice To Haves

• Available to participate in weekend or on-call rosters as required

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality speech pathology services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders in an acute hospital setting
• Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-focused care
• Participating in supervision, mentoring and clinical education of students
• Contributing to service evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
• Promoting the role and value of speech pathology within the wider healthcare team

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation
• Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree