The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist Mental Health will be a valued member of the Mental Health team to undertake a range of duties expected of their profession within mental health. This will include discipline specific input into assessment, treatment and discharge planning both in the community ICYMHS (Infant, Children and Youth Mental Health) setting; completion of all relevant documentation; attendance at clinical and other relevant meetings; and liaison with family members or carers, staff across the Services, and community service providers. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will provide appropriate evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders for patients in these programs. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will be part of the ICYMHS team and will participate in the wider mental health community team for support and guidance. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will be expected to undertake relevant training and learning opportunities.​ 

 We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity.

• ​​Bachelor or Master of Speech Pathology qualifying degree, and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia 
• ​Commitment to mental health consumer recovery including the delivery of quality, recovery focused mental health care. 
• ​Demonstrated emerging skills in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary health care environment, using well developed interpersonal skills to achieve team goals. 
• ​A commitment to engaging in clinical supervision and professional development, and a commitment to applying this knowledge to practice. ​ 

About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH)

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028.  This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this.
 

What awaits you at AWH?

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.