Position Title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist Classification: VP3 Speech Pathologist G1 Y1 – VP7 Speech Pathologist G1 Y5 Salary per hour: $35.72 to $43.45 superannuation generous salary packaging options Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 64 hours per fortnight Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026 Role description Are you passionate about supporting children and families in your community? We are seeking a dedicated Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary allied health team. As a Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will provide assessment and therapy services to children aged 0–16 years. Clients are funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Community Rehabilitation Centre outpatients, and the School Readiness Funding (SRF) program. Services are delivered in a variety of settings including our Paediatric Clinic, kindergartens, schools, and family homes. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team that includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and a Paediatrician, as part of a broader Community Health service. Key Responsibilities Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services to children and families. Work across multiple settings to meet client needs. Collaborate with allied health professionals to provide holistic care. Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to service development. About you Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia. Experience working with children and families in a community or educational setting. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to family-centred and culturally safe practice. Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from: Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/ *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy. Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations. For further information about this position, please contact Deanna Blakeley – Manager Children Youth & Families on 03 5471 3630 How to apply Click here to apply for this role. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
