Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

We are excited to offer opportunities to work within our Rehabilitation Speech Pathology & Dietetics department and as part of our wider multidisciplinary team!

Multiple opportunities available

• Full time Grade 2 at our Richmond site
• Fixed term (parental leave cover) Grade 2 at our Camberwell site
• Casual Grade 1 or 2 positions available at Richmond 

These roles offer opportunities to assess, manage and provide client-centred intervention to inpatients and outpatients experiencing swallowing, communication and cognitive impairments following an acquired brain injury. If successful, you will be supported by a dedicated clinical supervisor, have access to professional development and be involved in quality improvement activities. Our speech pathology and dietetics team works collaboratively across the four Rehabilitation and Mental Health sites, as well as with the wider Epworth teams.

You will make an impact with your:

• Strong knowledge of the impact of acquired brain injury on the person's complex rehabilitation journey
• Ability to provide evidence-based, patient-centred care
• Ability to work collaboratively and confidently within the multidisciplinary team
• Strong time-management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

To be successful in the role, you will:

• Have experience working in a sub-acute setting, across a variety of caseloads (eg: stroke, traumatic brain injury, non-stroke neurological conditions, head & neck oncology)
• Be competent (or working towards) administering and interpreting swallowing videofluoroscopy
• Show evidence of your commitment to your ongoing learning and skill development
• Show accountability and compassion in the workplace
• Show evidence of your involvement in supporting students and peers (Grade 2 roles only)

Position Description Grade 1       Position Description Grade 2       

Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth’s Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve outstanding outcomes for patients. We have forged a strong team ethos across our four campuses in Richmond, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Brighton.

• Have completed a Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology, or equivalent
• Be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care