Speech Pathologist

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowances

Professional development bonuses

Clinical supervision

Diverse clinical experience

Flexible locations and teams

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance program

Flexible working hours

Private Health Insurance

Digital upskilling (Excel, Power-BI)

Cafes at hospitals

Job summary

Eastern Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our team across multiple sites within the Local Health Service Network. Fixed term roles include part-time and full-time opportunities, with generous salary packaging and professional development support.

You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred assessments and therapies, supervise junior staff and students, and contribute to teaching, research and quality improvement within the network.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to high-quality care.
• Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with clients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services.
• Collaborate closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to establish goals and optimise outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and students.
• Participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Represent the Speech Pathology discipline within the broader health network.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to high quality care

Team collaboration

Goal setting for rehab

Job description

Speech Pathologist – Multiple Positions & Sites

• Fixed term, Part-Time & Full-Time opportunities available until February 2027!


• Work available at multiple sites across the Local Health Service Network (LHSN)


• Strong supervision provided & PD opportunities| Friendly team


• Generous salary packaging options; ADOs for full time staff

Are you a qualified & passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a new challenge? Join us at Eastern Health!

Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership withAlexandra District Health,Eastern Health,St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, as well asYea & District Memorial Hospital, are now part of the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)

Each health service will retain its individual identity, however this new Network will strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.

About the role/s

As part of an exciting new pilot projectEastern Health iswelcoming clinicians who are interested in working across the newly established Local Health Service Network.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services, collaborating closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to establish goals and optimise outcomes. As a Grade 2 clinician, you will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence. The position offers scope to participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, while representing the Speech Pathology discipline within the broader health network. Whether your interests lie in acute care, rehabilitation, or community-based services, Eastern Health provides a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Benefits of Joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Pilot

Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Travel allowancesto support travel between participating hospital sites


• Professional development bonusesto support ongoing learning and career growth


• Clinical supervisionfrom experienced allied health professionals


• Diverse clinical experienceacross multiple hospital settings and specialties


• Flexibility and varietyin work locations and teams

This pilot program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical exposure while receiving structured support and incentives.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for practisingmembership with Speech Pathology Australia


• An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills


• A strong commitment to highquality care


• Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients


• The ability to work effectivelyas partof a diverse team

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive rangehere!

• Study and professional development leave


• Friendly & supportive teams


• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion


• Fitness Passport for work-life balance


• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones


• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlementsSalary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme


• Access to Private Health Insurance offers


• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training


• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day