Part-Time Speech Pathologist — Subacute & Community Care

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to provide leave-relief coverage across subacute inpatient and community settings. The role offers supervision, mentoring and structured professional development in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will manage adults with communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care and effective discharge

Qualifications

• Approved degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Foundational clinical skills in adult communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across subacute, community and inpatient settings, and across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology services to adult patients.
• Manage a varied caseload under supervision across subacute inpatient and community settings, with opportunities to support acute services as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and supporting safe discharge planning.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and competency programs.
• Engage in quality improvement and service development activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Adult communication

Swallowing disorders

Cognitive-communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Organisation

Time-management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Northern Health in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to provide leave-relief coverage across subacute inpatient and community settings. The role offers supervision, mentoring and structured professional development in a supportive environment.

The successful candidate will manage adults with communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care and effective discharge