Speech Pathologist

Latrobe Community Health Service; Churchill; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Dedicated CPD Budget

Paid Study Leave

ADO option monthly for full-time staff

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Flexible Working Arrangements

Fitness Passports

Job summary

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Paediatric Team in Churchill, Gippsland. Roles span across Children’s Services, School Readiness, Neurodevelopmental Assessment, Feeding Clinic and Pathways to Good Health programs.

Enjoy supervision, professional development and structured career progression within a supportive community health setting. You will provide holistic, family‑centred care to children and families, collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Speech Pathologist qualification and registration required.
• Experience with paediatric populations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality assessment, therapy and family‑centred interventions for children.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team across community and school settings.
• Support neurodevelopmental and feeding programs as part of paediatric services.

Job description

Located in Churchill, Full-time, Part-time or Casual

please note, this position is based in Churchill, Gippsland

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with admin and AHA support.
• Hourly rate between $43.8495 to $63.5434 based on qualification and experience

Make a meaningful impact in children’s lives at Latrobe Community Health Service

At Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS), you’ll join a positive and passionate workplace that values your professional expertise and empowers you to deliver truly meaningful work within the community. Our integrated care model allows you to provide holistic, person-centred support to children and families while enjoying autonomy, trust and flexibility in your day-to-day practice.

About The Role

As a Speech Pathologist within our Paediatric Team, you will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessment, therapy, and family-centred interventions for children across our community programs. Depending on your experience and grade, you may work across:

• Children’s Services: Multidisciplinary assessments, individual therapy, group programs, and parent capacity-building.
• School Readiness Program: Supporting kindergarten educators and parents through capacity-building, professional development, and onsite support.
• Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic: Conducting assessments to support neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis (such as the ADOS) and contributing to diagnostic case conferences.
• Feeding Clinic: Supporting children with feeding and swallowing challenges in a multidisciplinary clinic.
• Pathways to Good Health Clinic: Assessing children in out-of-home care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop or expand your clinical expertise while being supported through supervision, professional development, and career progression pathways.

What’s in it for you?

• 5 weeks Annual Leave with the option to Purchase Additional Leave
• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Dedicated CPD Budget and access to Paid Study Leave
• ADO option each month for full-time staff
• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Fitness Passports

What We’re Looking For

You are passionate about paediatrics, committed to family-centred practice, and thrive in a collaborative environment. You’ll bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and dynamic workload.
• Experience working with children and families
• Experience in community health, schools or early years settings (highly regarded).
• Alignment with LCHS values: excellent customer service, integrity, innovation and personal best.

For More Information On This Position Contact

Alex Hutcherson

Team Leader Paediatric Allied Health

[e-mail]

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email [e-mail].

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