Speech Pathologist

Ongoing Full Time – 76 hours per fortnight Available now An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Speech Pathologist to join the Allied Health team at Portland District Health.
You are responsible for delivering safe and effective clinical care that requires a higher level of clinical decision making that is relevant to speech pathology practice.
You practice and deliver speech pathology services across the acute, subacute, outpatient, aged care, and community-based settings within Portland District Health.
You support the development of clinical and leadership skills in staff placed under your responsibility such as allied health assistants and students.
You contribute to the quality, safety and risk management programs for the clinical unit/department.
Fixed term or negotiated contract available, minimum requirement 5 months.
About you: Possession of a tertiary qualification and accreditation as a Speech Pathologist with membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
Post Graduate clinical qualification(s) in speciality area of practice Extensive clinical knowledge, skills and leadership experience in speech pathology.
Demonstrated sound advanced clinical assessment and analysis skills and knowledge, and ability to implement indicated treatments for individuals and groups.
Demonstrated excellent communication skills, written and verbal Understanding of relevant accreditation and funding systems, and demonstrated ability to manage continuous improvement portfolio Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to access and utilise organisational IT systems and emerging technologies which are relevant to the completion of clinical care.
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2. About us:Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:
• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits:
• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives The Region – Glenelg Shire:Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply:Applications are through PDH website and must include:
• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member.
Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.

• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements.
Confirmation your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.

• Details of at least two professional referees.
We will be asking them questions about you as an employee, they need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Right to work in Australia
• Current Immunisation status.
This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
Applications close: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12.00pm Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.Apply Now Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.View our current vacancies