Speech Language Pathologist

Access Health and Community; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A prominent regional healthcare provider in Melbourne seeks a dynamic Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to provide comprehensive clinical care within a supportive team framework. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and aims to promote clients' health and well-being. Required qualifications include a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar settings. This full-time position offers generous salary packaging and opportunities for professional growth, located primarily in Hawthorn with travel to Richmond if necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Speech Pathology role.
• Experience in community health or similar environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care to clients.
• Promote multi-disciplinary care and link to community services.
• Support self-management and goal-directed care planning.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance outcomes.
• Meet performance indicators set with the manager.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Commitment to quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive, person-centered care across Melbourne’s inner and outer east and northeast. With 550+ staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations, we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro, we’ve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible, high-quality community health services. We are proud of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC, we are united by compassion, collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.

About the Role

This position offers a diverse and rewarding clinical caseload, supported by a Senior Clinician Speech Pathologist, with structured opportunities for professional growth and development.

This role is ideal for a dynamic Grade 2 Speech Pathologist, with experienced Grade 1 clinicians also strongly encouraged to apply.

You’ll be part of a small, close-knit and supportive multidisciplinary team, where your ideas are genuinely valued and you’ll have the opportunity to help shape and evolve our service delivery.

This is a Fulltime position however we are open to consider candidates that would be looking for Part time 0.8EFT role. The role is based in Hawthorn with the ability to travel to Richmond site.

Responsibilities

• Work within professional scope of practice and service capability to provide timely, evidence-based and acceptable clinical care to clients of the Speech Pathology service.
• Optimise client’s physical and mental health and social wellbeing through promotion of multi-disciplinary care and linkage to relevant community services and programs.
• Engage with clients and carers to support self-management and goal directed care planning.
• Develop effective collaboration with both the multidisciplinary team and Speech Pathology teams to enhance clinical outcomes of clients.
• Meet key performance indicators as mutually agreed with manager and in line with Access Health & Community strategic plan.
• Understand funding and revenue streams relevant to providing Speech Pathology based services. Working with eligible clients including HACC, CHSP, NDIS and Aged Care Packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent) and membership with (or eligibility for) Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Speech Pathology role within a Community Health, Hospital or private practice environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of Speech Pathology services within a community-based area of practice such as progressive neurological diagnosis, acquired neurological conditions, chronic disease or age-related conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a Speech Pathologist and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary service.
• Meets the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

Required Skills

• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures, abilities, ages, sexualities and gender identities.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values.

Compliance Requirements

• National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Driver’s Licence.
• First Aid and CPR.

Pay range and compensation package

Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/entertainment expenses).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people, regardless of cultural background, age, gender identity, sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however, a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical manner.

Apply Now

At AccessHC, we believe in empowering our team members and providing a platform for professional success. Join us on this exciting journey and contribute to the health and well-being of our community. If this position resonates with you and you are passionate about Speech Pathology, have great communication skills, love sharing knowledge and have a positive attitude you will love working with us. This position will be primarily based at our Hawthorn and Richmond site, however, it may require travel to other sites across the organisation. Submit your application including your resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/

For further information contact: Laura McDonald Allied Health Manager, Yarra & Boroondara Email: [e-mail] Applications close: 26th February 2026.