Speech Pathologist (Aged Care Quality Standards Project)

Reference Number: 2250 

Job Title: Speech Pathologist (Aged Care Quality Standards Project) 

Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time until May 2026                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 16 

Classification: Grade 2 (VW1-VW4) 

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 03/12/2025

For a confidential conversation please contact: samantha.heriz@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:

We are seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist for a 6 month position to support our three Aged Care facilities with the implementation of the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standard 6: Food and nutrition (2025).

This role will sit within the wider Speech Pathology team at GV Health Hospital, Shepparton and will include Clinical Supervision and access to Senior Supports. A background in Aged Care, working collaboratively with Food Services and Dietetics, as well as quality improvement/project management is desirable.

Standard 6 focuses on working with older people to find out what they like to eat and drink. It applies only to residential care homes:

Standard 6: Food and nutrition – provider fact sheet

The key topics in strengthened Quality Standard 6 are:

• Working with older people in your care to create an enjoyable food, drink and dining experience
• Monitoring and continuously improving your food and refreshment service
• Developing and reviewing menus with older people and relevant health professionals
• Making sure older people have choice about what, when, where and how they eat and drink
• Supporting older people to access nutritious snacks and drinks (including water) at all times
• Making sure there are opportunities for older people to share food and drinks with their visitors.

This role will work with the Aged Care Services within GV Health at Grutzner House (Shepparton), Waranga (Rushworth) and Parkvilla (Tatura) and the Food Services Dietitians and GV Health Food Services to align with the Strengthened Aged Care Standards (2025), through a consultative planned approach.

Examples of aspects for inclusion:

• Develop and embed training for staff to recognise and act on signs of dysphagia
• Ensure referral pathways are adequate to access appropriate speech pathology support, including timely use of screening assessments
• Support implementation processes for a resident's mealtime support plan are embedded
• Support the development of review processes for the resident's mealtime support plan
• Ensure that there is adequate and timely ongoing training for staff

Supporting safe and enjoyable mealtimes - Provider fact sheet

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'

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.