Grade 2 Speech Pathologist

Dhelkaya Health; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stress-free parking

Salary packaging

Onsite gym access

Wellbeing program

Social club

Home share

Job summary

Dhelkaya Health in regional Victoria is seeking a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join the Ambulatory Care team, delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions to adult clients across clinic, home, inpatient and residential settings.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, supervise Grade 1 Speech Pathologists and students, participate in quality improvement, and contribute to service development while enjoying flexible hours and potential job share.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters in Speech Pathology.
• Experience delivering Speech Pathology services to adult clients.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology assessment and treatment using person-centred, evidence-based practice.
• Manage a diverse adult caseload across multiple clinical programs.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with community service providers.
• Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants, and students as required.
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to safe, effective models of care.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Adult caseload management

Team collaboration

Supervision

Education

Bachelor/Masters in Speech Pathology

Job description

Classification: G2 Y1 (VW1) to G2 Y4 (VW4)

Salary per hour: $45.66 to $52.49 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part time to full time(flexible hours/job share considered)

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Dhelkaya Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our Ambulatory Careteam, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred services to adult clients across our community.

This is a diverse and rewarding role offering the opportunity to work across a broad range of clinical programs in centre‑based, home‑based, and inpatient settings, while contributing to service development and supervision within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The Grade 2 Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing evidence‑based assessment and intervention to adult clients across Ambulatory Care and, as required, inpatient and residential services across Dhelkaya Health's two campuses.

You will work with clients experiencing a range of conditions, supporting rehabilitation, functional outcomes, and quality of life through collaborative, goal‑oriented care.

Ambulatory Care Services Include:

• Neurological rehabilitation
• Cancer survivorship and rehabilitation
• Voice and swallowing services
• Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)
• NDIS-funded services

Service delivery occurs across clinic, home, hospital, and residential settings, requiring flexibility and strong organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high‑quality Speech Pathology assessment and treatment using person‑centred, evidence‑based practice
• Manage a diverse adult caseload across multiple clinical programs
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and with community service providers
• Provide supervision and support to Grade 1 Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants, and students as required
• Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to safe, effective models of care

About you

• Tertiary qualification (Bachelor/Masters) in Speech Pathology.
• Demonstrated experience delivering Speech Pathology services to adult clients
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress‑free parking: at no‑cost close to your place of work.
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more.
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passportmembership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work‑life balance and a health and well‑being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together - we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.

For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor - Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 54713***