Part-Time Speech Pathologist — Subacute & Community Care

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join as a Leave Reliever in a part-time ongoing capacity across subacute inpatient and community services. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary work and structured supervision to support early-career clinicians.

The position is based across Northern Health campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs, with a 48-hour-per-fortnight commitment and flexible, patient-centred care for adults.

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.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, reflective learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility to work across subacute, community and inpatient settings 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.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and support 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

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Northern Health is seeking a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join as a Leave Reliever in a part-time ongoing capacity across subacute inpatient and community services. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary work and structured supervision to support early-career clinicians.

The position is based across Northern Health campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs, with a 48-hour-per-fortnight commitment and flexible, patient-centred care for adults.