Speech Pathologist

Cntrl Medical; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Advanced practice pathway

Locum/Fixed-term flexibility

Supervision and professional growth

Job summary

Cntrl Medical is seeking a Grade 3 Senior Speech Pathologist to join the adult acute team of a large Victorian health service, about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. The role is 6 months, full-time with ADO or shorter locum options, offering supervision of junior clinicians and involvement in dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-communication caseloads.

Experience in altered airways, FEES and VFSS is valued. Strong Grade 2 clinicians looking to progress are welcome to apply, with development support and

Qualifications

• Qualified speech pathologist with eligibility for full registration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex acute caseload across dysphagia, aphasia and cognitive-communication.
• Supervise junior clinicians within a 15+ clinician team.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and care planning.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Adult Acute Care

Supervision

Dysphagia

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting a Grade 3 Senior Speech Pathologist to join the adult acute team of a large Victorian health service only 1.5 hrs from Melbourne. A 6-month fixed-term role, full-time with an ADO or a shorter locum contract can be considered. You'll join a Speech Pathology team of 15+ clinicians within a wider multidisciplinary team. You'll manage a complex acute caseload across dysphagia, aphasia and cognitive-communication, and supervise junior clinicians. Experience in altered airways, FEES and VFSS is highly regarded but not essential. Strong Grade 2 clinicians ready to step up are welcome to apply.

The Benefits

• $52.70 – $60.21 per hour + super + salary packaging OR Locum rates
• Full-time with an ADO, or part-time hours
• Supported development in altered airways, VFSS and FEES
• Pathway into advanced practice and extended scope roles
• 6-month fixed-term contract OR 3+ month locum