Paediatric Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist - Community Health

Reference Number: 1669

Job Title: Paediatric Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist - Community Health

Employment Type: Fixed-Term, Part-Time                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 32 
Location: Community Health @ GV Health, Corio Street, Shepparton Victoria 

Closing date: 18/03/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kate Fagan (Kate.Fagan@gvhealth.org.au)

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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About the role: 

The Community Health Programs operate from GV Health’s Corio Street campus and include Community Health and Self-Management Support services. The programs provide a diverse range of services to consumers living in the Goulburn Valley region. Community Health services include: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Outreach Program, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Sexual Health Nursing and Speech Pathology. The Self-Management Support service provides health coaching for people living with chronic disease, as well as QUIT education and group programs.   

Reporting to the Manager Community Health Programs, the Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to children (0–6 years of age), and their families, presenting with a variety of childhood-related developmental delays, neurological conditions, pre-diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other health and developmental issues impacting the child. In this role you will work as part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary Community Health team and will liaise closely with other key stakeholders across a range of internal and external service providers to facilitate a collaborative approach to service provision and positive consumer outcomes. Services are primarily provided in onsite clinical spaces, and include individual assessment and therapy along with a range of group programs.

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor degree or higher in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology and current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration ( for OT) or eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (for SP).
• Excellent knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of evidence-based Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology assessment and therapeutic intervention for young children and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within a multidisciplinary team environment including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.

Position Description: Speech Pathologist  Occupational Therapist

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'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful 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 (EAP) 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

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's 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.