Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Grade 2 Paediatric Speech Pathology â Fixed Term Full Time  Northern Health is seeking applications from a motivated and experienced Grade 2 Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Paediatric Allied Health team .  About Northern Health Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north. Services are delivered across our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, Kilmore District Hospital, and Mernda Community Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.  About the Role This role provides high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to children and families across the Paediatric Feeding Service and the Developmental Paediatrics Clinics. Working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist assessment and intervention for children with feeding, swallowing, and communication difficulties, supporting optimal outcomes through family-centred care.  As a Grade 2 clinician, you will demonstrate advanced clinical skills and leadership by supervising and mentoring students and junior staff, contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives, and promoting best practice within the paediatric speech pathology team. Flexibility to work across Northern Health campuses and partner organisations is required.  This role is responsible for: Delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention for children with feeding, swallowing, and communication disorders across the Paediatric Feeding Service and Developmental Paediatrics Clinics Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including Dietetics and Developmental Paediatrics, to provide coordinated, family-centred care that achieves optimal outcomes for children and families. Supporting the supervision, teaching, and professional development of students and junior staff, fostering a positive and evidence-informed learning environment. Participating in quality improvement, service development, and professional growth activities to enhance clinical outcomes and advance paediatric speech pathology services at Northern Health.  To be successful in this role, you will have: Experience and sound knowledge in paediatric feeding, swallowing, and communication assessment and intervention. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, family-centred care. Demonstrated skills in supervision, mentoring, and supporting the professional growth of others. Strong communication, organisational, and time-management skills. A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and quality improvement.  Next Steps If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the âApplyâ button and follow the prompts.  For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact:  Jessica Andrianakis, Workforce & Clinical Education Lead | Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology & Music Therapy 0467 389 872 | Jessica.Andrianakis@nh.org.au   Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, so we encourage you to apply promptly.  Want to learn more about what it's like to work in Allied Health at Northern Health? Check out this exciting video : Allied Health Careers at Northern Health 𥠠 Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
