Speech Pathology Manager in Mooroopna, Australia

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.

Relocation Support:

Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
Interstate - up to $5,000
Overseas - up to $8,000

Accommodation Support:

Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)

+Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more.

About the Role

Lead, influence and shape the future of Speech Pathology services across one of Victoria’s large regional health services.

Goulburn Valley Health is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to lead our Speech Pathology service and make a meaningful contribution to healthcare outcomes across the region.

This permanent full-time leadership opportunity offers the chance the drive service innovation, support workforce development and influence strategic direction across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist programs. You will provide clinical governance, operational leadership and strategic direction, whilst supporting patient flow and improving outcomes across the care continuum, and maintaining an appropriate clinical caseload as required.

You will be supported by a highly collaborative Allied Health leadership team and work closely with the Divisional Operations Director and fellow Allied Health Managers. We are committed to developing clinical leaders and provide access to mentoring, formal leadership programs and professional development opportunities to support your continued growth and success in the role. There is also relocation assistance and initial accommodation support to help your move, and other supports to help you settle into the region

This role provides a unique opportunity to influence Speech Pathology services across the continuum of care. You will lead service development, workforce planning, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives that directly impact patient outcomes across our region.

About you:

Strong clinical Speech Pathology experience
Demonstrated leadership capability or readiness to step into a management role
Experience supporting service improvement, patient flow, workforce development and clinical governance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A collaborative and patient-centred approach to leadership
Commitment to team and self-development

Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Eligibility for Certified Practicing membership (Speech Pathology Australia)
Current driver’s licence

Why join us?

Lead a highly valued and established Speech Pathology service
Join one of Victoria’s large regional public health services
Be supported by an experienced and collaborative Allied Health leadership team
Partner closely with the Divisional Operations Director and multidisciplinary leaders
Access mentoring, leadership development programs and professional growth opportunities
Drive service innovation and influence strategic direction
Enjoy a broad and varied scope across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist services
Benefit from an affordable, family-friendly regional lifestyle with no metropolitan commute

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: 

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Our benefits:

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.