Company description:

Grampians Health exists to serve our communities across the Grampians region, providing complete care as close as possible to people's homes.

Job description:

Full Time Fixed Term Opportunities available | Advance your career with us over the next 12 or 24 months

$36.80 to $43.00 per hour + salary packaging | May be eligible for Speech Pathology Grants through the Victoria Government

About the Role

Kickstart your career with us! We're offering a 12 (1 year) month fixed term opportunity. We strongly encourage new graduates and early career clinicians apply. You'll learn, grow, and take the next step in your professional journey with us.

Grampians Health Horsham is calling all passionate early career Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic team. As a part of our holistic care approach, we're dedicated to fostering your career development and delivering innovative care to our regional communities. These fixed term rotational positions are available to immediate start.

Speech Pathology Grants

• New graduates, applying are encouraged to review the Department of Health Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Grant program, in which grants totalling $15,000 are available for final year students in speech pathology or occupational therapy who choose to practice in regional or rural Victoria upon completion of their courses.
• This is a wonderful chance to make a meaningful impact on communities while receiving financial assistance. For more information please click here

Why Grampians Health for the optimal career start?

• Diverse Experience: Begin your journey with a role that offers a unique opportunity to develop extensive and diverse clinical experiences across Paediatrics and Adults by rotating across acute inpatients, rehabilitation, outpatient programs, care communities and more. This also includes opportunities to participate in our outreach programs.

• Structured Support: Gain hands-on experience with frequent structured clinical supervision with our onsite senior team, along with opportunities to collaborate with our whole GH SP team, of 27 Speech Pathologists. Opportunities to explore specialised areas such as Paediatric Feeding and Videofluoroscopy.

• Career Growth: Benefit from our Allied Health Early Careers Program, which includes tailored support for transitioning from student to professional, stress management, and personal development.

• Professional Development: Enjoy robust financial support for professional development, plus perks such as a work vehicle, paid accommodation, and leave.

Why Horsham?

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living with average house prices significantly lower than in major cities, giving you a financial boost.

• Scenic Surroundings: Located near Mount Arapiles, Grampians National Park, and Little Desert National Park - perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, salary packaging for living expenses, and a focus on staff wellbeing with 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Key Selection Criteria

Please refer to Position Description below

To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here

Interested?

Join us at Grampians Health Horsham and take the first step toward a rewarding and exciting career in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Apply today and be part of a team where your development and well-being are our top priorities!

Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Brooke Pay, Deputy Manager, Speech Pathology (West) 03 5381 9101 on for a confidential discussion.

We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.

About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.

Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services.

With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore.

If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you. To learn more about Horsham please click - Visit Horsham

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.