Speech Pathologist

Vivir Healthcare Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Salary packaging

Weekly peer support

Supervisors and team leaders

Learning Hub access

Monthly professional development

Structured career progression

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vivir Healthcare Limited in Melbourne is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver high-quality Speech Pathology services across aged care and community settings. You will report to the Clinical Services Team and collaborate with leaders across the network to ensure exceptional client care.

Responsibilities include dysphagia assessments, managing speech, language, voice, and neurological conditions, and educating clients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• SPA membership eligibility
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Professional indemnity insurance held or willingness to obtain it
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance held or willingness to obtain it
• Vaccination certificates (2026 Flu, COVID) or willingness to obtain them
• Excels in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and autonomy
• Flexible, adaptive and committed to continuous professional development
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment

Responsibilities

• Conducting dysphagia assessments and managing complexities in aged care and community settings
• Assessing and managing speech, language, voice, and neurological conditions
• Empowering clients to achieve optimal function and quality of life through tailored interventions
• A flexible approach to clinical care, with the ability to work autonomously
• Educating clients, families, and staff on dysphagia and communication strategies
• Advocating for comprehensive Speech Pathology services

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Autonomy

Time management

Organisational skills

Independent work

Job description

Location(s): Melbourne Inner, VIC (North of Yarra River)

About Vivir Healthcare: Join Australia's Leading Allied Health Provide

Vivir Healthcare is Australia’s leading Healthcare Provider within the Aged, Community and Disability sectors. We make a difference to over 20,000 lives every week by providing Allied Health solutions in residential aged care facilities, the community, and retirement villages.

Our team has been working to improve the lives of elderly Australians for over 20 years, blending expert aged care services with a genuine commitment to high-quality care.

About the role:

As a Speech Pathologist at Vivir Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional Speech Pathology services. Reporting to our Clinical Services Team, you will collaborate closely with leaders across our network, ensuring top-notch care for clients.

Your Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting dysphagia assessments and managing complexities in aged care and community settings
• Assessing and managing speech, language, voice, and neurological conditions
• Empowering clients to achieve optimal function and quality of life through tailored interventions.
• A flexible approach to clinical care, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Educating clients, families, and staff on dysphagia and communication strategies
• Advocating for comprehensive Speech Pathology services

Company Benefits

• Novated leasingfor permanent employees- Finance a vehicle using your pre-tax income.
• Salary packaging available for permanent employees.
• Weekly peer support - A culture of team learning and sharing wins.
• Dedicated supervisors and team leaders comprised of experienced clinicians.
• Individualized supervisory framework to support learning and development.
• Access to internal Learning Hub that provides assessment resources, therapy resources and in-house Professional Development
• Monthly professional development with internal/external presenters
• A structured and progressivecareer pathwith potential to lead to a management role.
• Employee assistanceprogram – Access to 24/7 confidential mental health and wellbeing support
• Reward and recognition program.

Required: Skills and Qualifications:

• SPA membership eligibility
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Possesses Professional indemnity insurance or is willing to obtain it.
• Holds a valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or is willing to obtain it.
• Has 2026 Flu Vaccine Certificate or is willing to obtain it.
• Has COVID vaccine certificate or is willing to obtain it.
• Excels in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and autonomy.
• Is flexible, adaptive, and committed to continuous professional development.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.

Join Vivir Healthcare and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others every day. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Vivir Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.