Speech Pathologist
Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), Parkville, MD, United States
About the Role
This is a full-time ongoing Grade 2 Speech Pathologist position at the Royal Children’s Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating paediatric inpatients and outpatients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties across a range of clinical areas, including some developmental clinics. Caseload flexibility and cover are required within the team by all staff with appropriate training and support.
Classification: Grade 2, Year 1 to Year 4 (VW1–VW4). Salary: $90,235–$103,374 per annum plus superannuation. Five weeks annual leave and a salary allowance for completed post‑graduate qualifications.
What you’ll achieve
You’ll provide high‑quality clinical speech pathology services to in‑/out‑patients at RCH
You’ll demonstrate evidence‑based practice and a commitment to staying up‑to‑date
You’ll work effectively and flexibly within teams demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
You’ll prepare timely, well‑written reports/documentation and provide effective verbal feedback to referrers, patients, families, and teams
You’ll always act in a professional and ethical manner
Your skills and experience
Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualification
Eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Experience providing communication and/or swallowing assessments and therapy
Other requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
Compliance with RCH’s staff immunisation procedure
About the Department
We are a team of approximately 18 FTE speech pathologists practising across acute, developmental, rehabilitation, complex care hub, hospital in the home and gender service programs. We provide services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients in eating, drinking and swallowing, speech, language, voice, cleft palate and tracheostomy. The role is busy but varied, interesting and supported by experienced senior staff with access to education and research resources.
What we offer
Parkville location, close to public transport
Additional allowance for completed, relevant post‑graduate studies
Option for a rostered day off each month
Five weeks paid annual leave per year
Salary packaging option with SmartSalary
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
Discounted private health insurance
Support for working mothers including on‑site early learning centres, flexible working arrangements, breastfeeding and pumping facilities
Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and helpline services through our EAP partner, Converge
Access to local fitness facilities via Fitness Passport
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide the Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; the RCH collects, records and holds vaccination information.
It is also a requirement that you comply with any direction regarding vaccination or immunity to any other disease, unless you have an exemption. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
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This is a full-time ongoing Grade 2 Speech Pathologist position at the Royal Children’s Hospital. You will be responsible for assessing and treating paediatric inpatients and outpatients with swallowing and/or communication difficulties across a range of clinical areas, including some developmental clinics. Caseload flexibility and cover are required within the team by all staff with appropriate training and support.
Classification: Grade 2, Year 1 to Year 4 (VW1–VW4). Salary: $90,235–$103,374 per annum plus superannuation. Five weeks annual leave and a salary allowance for completed post‑graduate qualifications.
What you’ll achieve
You’ll provide high‑quality clinical speech pathology services to in‑/out‑patients at RCH
You’ll demonstrate evidence‑based practice and a commitment to staying up‑to‑date
You’ll work effectively and flexibly within teams demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
You’ll prepare timely, well‑written reports/documentation and provide effective verbal feedback to referrers, patients, families, and teams
You’ll always act in a professional and ethical manner
Your skills and experience
Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualification
Eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Experience providing communication and/or swallowing assessments and therapy
Other requirements
Current National Criminal Record Check, or willingness to obtain
Valid Working with Children Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
Compliance with RCH’s staff immunisation procedure
About the Department
We are a team of approximately 18 FTE speech pathologists practising across acute, developmental, rehabilitation, complex care hub, hospital in the home and gender service programs. We provide services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients in eating, drinking and swallowing, speech, language, voice, cleft palate and tracheostomy. The role is busy but varied, interesting and supported by experienced senior staff with access to education and research resources.
What we offer
Parkville location, close to public transport
Additional allowance for completed, relevant post‑graduate studies
Option for a rostered day off each month
Five weeks paid annual leave per year
Salary packaging option with SmartSalary
Workplace culture of continuous improvement, support and training
Discounted private health insurance
Support for working mothers including on‑site early learning centres, flexible working arrangements, breastfeeding and pumping facilities
Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and helpline services through our EAP partner, Converge
Access to local fitness facilities via Fitness Passport
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception. Applicants will be required to provide the Australian Government Immunisation History Statement; the RCH collects, records and holds vaccination information.
It is also a requirement that you comply with any direction regarding vaccination or immunity to any other disease, unless you have an exemption. Employment offers are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.
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