Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Bayside Health; Wonthaggi; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite car and bike parking

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Access to the Employee Assistance Prog

Petrol discounts at a local service站

Onsite accommodation (where applicable

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym memberships at a local

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Regional Care Group across Phillip Island and Wonthaggi. You will service birth to school-aged children, including paediatric feeding, within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor or Masters in Speech Pathology, be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, and meet mandatory checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Entitlement to work within Australia.
• Police Check that is current and within 12 months of issue date.
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check.
• Provision of an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Influenza vaccination as per Health directions.
• At least 2 years' experience in general medicine, neurology or rehabilitation settings.
• Knowledge in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Servicing birth to school aged children including paediatric feeding within a multidisciplinary service.
• Contribute to regional care across Phillip Island and Wonthaggi sites.

Skills

Paediatric Speech Pathology expertise

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent

Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Position Title:

Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Employment Status:

Fixed Term Part Time, FTE (0.84) - 67 hours per fortnight

Classification:

Grade 3

Location:

Wonthaggi Hospital & Phillip Island Community Hospital

About Bayside Health:

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Role

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologist to join our growing team at Regional Care Group working across sites in Phillip Island and Wonthaggi. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

Servicing birth to school aged children including paediatric feeding, working within a multidisciplinary service.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: please contact @basscoasthealth.org.au for a copy.

What We Offer

• Free onsite car and bike parking
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Petrol discounts at a local service station
• Onsite accommodation (where applicable)
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre
• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Entitlement to work within Australia
• Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
• Provision of valid Working with Children Check
• Provision of an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• In accordance with Directions made by the Secretary, Department of Health, this employee must be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine
• At least 2 years' experience working in any of general medicine, stroke/neurology, geriatric evaluation and management, inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation caseloads
• Demonstrated knowledge and reasoning in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment and intervention in any of acute, rehabilitation or community settings
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting
• Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
• An understanding of the principles of and demonstrated involvement in continuous quality improvement

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care.