Grade 4 Speech Pathologist - Voice And Laryngology Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville VIC invites an experienced Grade 4 Speech Pathologist to lead our tertiary Voice and Laryngology Service, coordinating the Friday outpatient clinic and delivering videostroboscopy and endoscopy-supported assessments.

You will work closely with ENT and multidisciplinary colleagues, provide expert assessments and supervision, and contribute to education, quality improvement and research to support evidence-based practice and excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant clinical and leadership experience in voice and laryngology.
• Expertise in endoscopy and videostroboscopy with ability to mentor staff.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making and supervisory skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and teaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the Friday outpatient voice clinic, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Provide expert assessment and management of complex voice and laryngology disorders.
• Deliver videostroboscopy services and support diagnostic planning.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and staff development.
• Collaborate with ENT, multidisciplinary teams and external referrers.
• Contribute to education, quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Endoscopy

Videostroboscopy

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teaching

Collaboration

Tools

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Grade 4 Speech Pathologist - Voice and Laryngology Service

The Royal Melbourne Hospital - Parkville VIC

Join a highly regarded tertiary voice service and lead the delivery of specialised clinical care for patients with complex voice and laryngology disorders. Working closely with ENT, multidisciplinary colleagues and external referrers, you'll coordinate the Friday outpatient voice clinic, provide expert assessment and management, and deliver endoscopy and videostroboscopy services.

You'll also provide clinical leadership, consultation and supervision to staff, while contributing to education, quality improvement and research activities to support evidence-based practice and excellent patient outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Coordinate and oversee the Friday outpatient voice clinic, ensuring effective service delivery and patient care.
• Provide expert assessment and management of complex voice and laryngology disorders, using evidence-based clinical practice.
• Deliver specialised videostroboscopy and facilitate access to objective assessments to support diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Provide clinical leadership, consultation and supervision to staff, supporting professional development and high-quality clinical practice.
• Collaborate with ENT, multidisciplinary teams and external referrers to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to clinical education, quality improvement and service development initiatives.

About You

You're an experienced clinician recognised for your expertise in voice and laryngology, with advanced skills in endoscopy and videostroboscopy. You bring strong clinical leadership, a commitment to evidence-based practice and the ability to support staff development and high-quality patient outcomes.

You will bring:

• At least 10 years of relevant clinical and leadership experience, with recognised expertise in voice, laryngology and videostroboscopy.
• Experience operating and managing endoscopy equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making and supervisory skills.
• Experience supporting staff development and fostering a positive learning environment.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, teaching and presentation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change and contribute innovative solutions.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values‑led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct - one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full‑time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct: Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

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We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.