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Speech Pathologist
Part Time
Primary Health
Integrated Health and Medical Services
Parkdale
Manager, Integrated Health and Medical Services
Nil
1. Purpose of Position.
The Inner South Communication Service supports the communication, participation and community
inclusion of adults with disabilities and complex communication needs across five local government
areas: Kingston, Bayside, Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip. This service is part of the statewide
Communication Access Network, which consists of the Communication Resource Centre and 11
Regional Communication Services.
The speech pathologist will provide clinical speech pathology services including working directly with
individuals who have complex communication needs, providing peer support for other speech
pathologists and delivering training. They will actively participate in the integrated health team s model of
client centred service delivery providing direct consultation and consultancy to clients and colleagues.
The speech pathologist will also be responsible for actively developing community awareness via
community capacity building projects.
2. Key Responsibilities
Clinical / Professional
 Build the capacity of generic services and communities to include people with complex
communication needs.
 Deliver community-based, high quality speech pathology services to people with complex
communication needs within the 5 LGA’s.
 Provide direct service delivery to clients with complex and chronic needs.
 Provide secondary consultancy to colleagues and peers regarding the area of expertise.
 Provide information and resources to clients, care-givers, other health professionals and the
community.
 Provide peer support to speech pathologists working with people with complex communication
needs
 Deliver training (formal and informal) to others who support people with complex communication
needs.
 Advise other CBCHS services on issues relating to complex communication needs, augmentative
communication and accessible information.
 Engage people with complex communication needs in all aspects of the program.
Community Awareness
 Create sustainable communication environments and networks in services that support people with
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complex communication needs.
Promote community awareness of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, diversity and
inclusion.
Develop and support regional networks to facilitate the inclusion of people with complex
communication needs in the community.
Develop and maintain partnerships with key agencies and individuals.
Our Values: Respect, Empowerment, Collaboration, Quality and Transparency
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Invite community involvement in the planning and design of programs.
Management / Team Responsibility
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Effective representation and participation in designated team meetings, case conferences/ reviews,
client care, multidisciplinary and clinical meetings as requested.
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
the maintaining of relevant databases including trakcare.
Administer the service according to the policies outlined in the Service Specific Policy Manual
Ensure that the service complies with the Victorian Disability State Plan 2002 -2012, the Disability
Act 2007 and the Communication Access Network Strategic Plan
Contribute to CBCHS planning and development and quality assurance activities as appropriate
Actively participate and contribute to the ongoing development of effective working relationships
with internal and external stakeholders.
Active participation in the mentoring and development of students / graduates in the field of speech
pathology as required.
Identify, develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement activities in relation to team and
organisational initiatives.
Participate in projects, initiatives and other relevant duties, which are consistent with skill level,
competence and training.
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
 Other CBCHS employees
External working relationships include:
 Individuals with complex communication needs and their families
 Individuals with complex and chronic needs.
Our Values: Respect, Empowerment, Collaboration, Quality and Transparency
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DHS
Disability service providers (government and non-government)
MetroAccess workers
Communication Resource Centre
Other Regional Communication Services
5. Key Selection Criteria
 A recognised qualification in speech pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology
Australia
 Demonstrated professional experience as a speech pathologist working independently to achieve
successful outcomes for clients.
 Demonstrated interest in working with people with complex communication needs
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by the ability to interact and
negotiate with a wide range of people (families, support workers, community leaders, managers)
 A commitment to working in a collaborative way with others
 Lateral and creative thinking approach to problem solving
 A demonstrated ability and commitment to plan, deliver and evaluate services in line with the
principles of the Victorian Disability State Plan 2002-2012 and the Disability Act 2007
 Knowledge, skills and experience in project management
 A current driver licence
 Demonstrated skills and competencies in working with people with complex communication needs
is highly desirable
 A knowledge of community capacity building frameworks is highly desirable
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