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.

In this permanent  Grade 1 role, based at Richmond Rehab, you will be responsible for providing speech pathology assessment and management to inpatients and outpatients, admitted with stroke and non-stroke neurological conditions , as well as other conditions impacting on swallowing, communication and cognition. You will be part of the supportive Speech Pathology and Dietetics team and report to the Manager, Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services (CCSS). You will be an active member of the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

If successful, you will also have access to regular supervision, monthly catch-ups with your peers and professional education opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing evidence-based assessment and management to patients experiencing swallowing, communication and cognition challenges
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion while encouraging patients and family members/carers to participate in all stages of care
• Actively participating as a member of the department and wider MDT

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Compassion and a willingness to contribute to the multifaceted care of our patients
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent degree
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Experience working with adults in a hospital setting
• Experience using a variety of language assessment tools and interventions
• An understanding of instrumental evaluations of swallowing (eg: VFSS/FEES)

Why Join Epworth?

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:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact Jane Pannacio - Speech Pathology & Dietetics Manager, Rehabilitation and Mental Health on 0431763328 or [email protected] / (03) 9426 0606.

Please Note:  Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

Apply now… we’ve over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to 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.