Position Description
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COMM UNITY
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Position Title
Classification
Employment Status
Service Area
Team
Initial Location
Line Manager
Supervises
Speech Pathologist
Dependent on Qualifications
As per contract
Primary Health
Integrated Health and Medical Services
Parkdale
Manager, Integrated Health and Medical Services
Not Applicable
1. Purpose of Position.
CBCHS is a multi-sited community health agency providing a comprehensive range of health and
community services. Our organisation is values driven with a reputation for service innovation and quality.
The agency values collaboration and prides itself in developing an integrative and responsive approach to
client care.
The position of Speech Pathologist is to provide speech pathology services to preschool aged children
with mild to moderate developmental delays, and their families. Services provided include assessment,
individual and group based treatment and consultation and support to parents and educators. The service
adapts a family-centred approach and a high priority is placed on forming collaborative relationships with
families to empower and educate families to manage their child’s needs.
The service adapts a family-centred approach and a high priority is placed on forming collaborative
relationships with families to empower and educate families to manage their child’s needs.
2. Key Responsibilities
Clinical/ Professional Expertise
 Provide speech pathology services to pre-schoolers in accordance with CBCHS’ objective to provide
programs and services, which are responsive and accountable to the community.
 Provide an efficient and effective paediatric Speech Pathology service, according to the principles of
family centred practice.
 Conduct assessments, utilising standardised and non-standardised assessments, in conjunction with
observational assessment to establish appropriate therapy programmes for clients
 Demonstrate a high level of clinical skill across the age groups eligible for service.
 Ensure that the service operates in a climate of best practice public health.
 Ensure that client files are maintained and managed in accordance with CBCHS policy and
procedures.
Measurement and Reporting
 Manage client case ratios effectively to ensure that case loads are met.
 Contribute to the effective functioning of the service by ensuring that accurate and appropriate
documentation of client information, statistics and educational material is maintained. This
includes maintaining relevant databases including Trakcare.
 Maintain accurate medical and statistical records in accordance with CBCHS policy and
procedures.
Our Values: Respect, Empowerment, Collaboration, Quality and Transparency
Team Responsibilities
 Establish and foster effective working relationships within the Child Development Service.
 Promptly complete Child Development team documentation/statistical input as and when required.
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Participate in regular reviews and development of policies, procedures, standards and evaluation
relating to CDS service delivery strategies.
Effective representation and participation in designated meetings including team meetings and case
conferences.
Assist and participate in development and implementation of quality initiatives within Primary Health.
Participate in projects and initiatives as required.
Attend staff, team and other relevant meetings.
As part of an integrated team, undertake other relevant duties, projects and initiatives which are
consistent with skill, competence and training.
Other duties as directed.
3. Organisational Responsibilities
OHS
An employee has a responsibility to ensure that:
 their actions do not put at risk the health and safety of themselves or others;
 all injuries, accidents and potential hazards are reported immediately on the appropriate form;
 they participate in and/or support any consultative structures, such as a Health and Safety
Committee, which is established for the purpose of maintaining a safe working environment;
 Reasonable steps are taken to protect clients from injury; as part of their duty of care, all staff are
required to supervise/support clients adequately.
Health Promotion – Optional (except for Primary Health).
 Contribute to CBCHS health promotion activities and participate in developing relevant programs and
projects in line with CBCHS Health Promotion Plan.
 Work collaboratively with other health professionals in developing a comprehensive multi-disciplinary
health promotion approach to the local community as required.
Community Participation
 Promote awareness to the community that CBCHS encourages consumer, carer, and community
participation at all levels of the organisation.
 Participate in recruiting consumers, carers, and community in individual care, surveys, focus groups
and committees as required. Work collaboratively with other health professionals in developing a
community participation approach to service delivery.
Policies & Procedures
 Employees are expected to contribute to and comply with all CBCHS employment and
operational policies, including but not limited to quality, safety, equality and the environment.
4. Working Relationships
Internal working relationships include:
 Line Manager
 Child Development team members
 CBCHS staff
External working relationships include:
 CBCHS Clients
 Relevant early childhood agencies
Our Values: Respect, Empowerment, Collaboration, Quality and Transparency
5. Key Selection Criteria
Mandatory
 Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or recognised equivalent qualification.
 Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
 Experience in providing speech pathology services to children and families.
 Experience in facilitating group therapy sessions.
 Willingness to work in an integrated multi-disciplinary team.
 Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
 Ability to provide appropriate assessment and treatment to preschool aged children and their
families.
 Commitment to family-centred practice and ability to positively engage with children and
families.
 Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
 Willingness to commit to professional development.
 Ability to meet annual performance targets and service initiatives as directed by the Department
of Health and CBCHS.
 Computer literacy.
 Current Victorian Drivers licence.
6. Authorization
I,____________________________________ (employee name) certify that I have read, understood and agreed to
the contents within this Position Description.
Signed: ____________________________ (Employee) ___________________(Date)
Signed: ____________________________ (CEO)
___________________ (Date)
Our Values: Respect, Empowerment, Collaboration, Quality and Transparency