Speech Pathologist

Calvary Health Care; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Health Care in Canberra is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a casual position up to 10 hours per week. You will deliver clinical and non-clinical speech pathology services across multiple units with supervision from the Allied Health Manager.

Key duties include collaboration with food service staff to optimize menus and safety, and providing supervision to dietitians, nurses, students and Allied Health Assistants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent.
• Eligible for SPA membership.
• 2+ years clinical hospital or aged care experience with dysphagia knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled clinical and non-clinical speech pathology services within the Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Hyson Green Mental Health units under the Allied Health Manager.
• Collaborate with food service staff to optimize menu planning, diet provision and food safety.
• Provide supervision and guidance to dietitians, nursing staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.

Skills

Clinical communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent

Eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work within a diverse multidisciplinary team to improve discharge outcomes for our patients.
• Bruce, ACT, Australia, 2617
• Casual
• Closing on: Sep 23 2026

Position Description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Work within a diverse multidisciplinary team to improve discharge outcomes for our patients.

About The Role

We are looking for an experience Speech Pathologist to provide excellent advice and services to the treatment teams across CBPH. This is a casual position, up to 10 hours per week.

Your main duties will include:

• Provide skilled clinical and non-clinical speech pathology services within the Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic and Hyson Green Mental Health units under the direction and guidance of the Allied Health Manager.
• Collaborate with food service staff to optimize menu planning, diet provision and food safety
• Provide clinical supervision, support and direction to dietitian, nursing staff, students and Allied Health Assistants.

About You

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent qualification
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• More than 2 years clinical experience in a hospital setting or equivalent aged care setting with dysphagia experience and knowledge
• Commitment to ongoing continual professional development
• Effective written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and as a sole clinician
• Demonstrated ability to apply quality improvement activities in the workplace

For further information please contact Kate McNally, Allied Health team Leader, [e-mail].

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leaveTraining, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella