Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologist page is loaded## Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologistlocations: Mercy Hospital for Womentime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 15, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-6790**Employment Type:** Permanent Part Time**Hours:** 30.4 hours/week**Location:** Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg**Upload with Application:** Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications**Contact:** Bridget Moore, **Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.****Where there’s care, there’s You.**For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.**At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.****To do that, we need you.****Join us at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.****About the opportunity**An exceptional opportunity exists for a dynamic and innovative Grade 3 Clinician to provide specialist Speech Pathology services within the Special Care Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Mercy Hospital for Women. The successful applicant will have extensive experience in providing neonatal clinical care in swallowing and feeding difficulties; working collaboratively with families and the multidisciplinary team; and have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in person centred care through quality, research and evidence-based practice.* Permanent part time position - 2 days/week* Days/hours negotiable* Based at Mercy Hospital for Women, opposite Heidelberg train station* Tertiary Specialist Neonatal Public Hospital* Strong culture of learning, innovation and research* Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing exceptional care to neonates**What you’ll bring**You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.To thrive in this role, you will have:* Significant experience and a high level of clinical expertise in complex paediatricdysphagia assessment and management of neonates or medically complex infants.* Knowledge and experience in providing supportive, family centred care.* An ability to work within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, including proven interpersonal and communication skills.* Commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development of self and others within an evidence-based practice framework.* A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.* The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.* Eligibility for membership of SPA.You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:* A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.* Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.**Apply now**Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.*We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.**We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.**The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.*The Mercy Health Team is growing, and we warmly welcome the opportunity for you to become a valued member of our team. We invite you to search our current job openings and submit your application for those that align with your qualifications and aspirations. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping you informed about your application progress and any exciting new career opportunities that may pique your interest. We appreciate your keen interest in becoming a part of Mercy Health, and we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.#J-18808-Ljbffr