Speech Pathologist

Alfred Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Alfred Health in Melbourne seeks a Speech Pathologist to join the Neurosciences service, delivering assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders. The role involves leadership and supervision of staff and students within a busy academic clinical setting, with opportunities for research and service development.

The successful candidate will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, contribute to quality improvement and education, and participate in learner supervision and

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Speech Pathology, with rehab background desirable.
• Strong communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with acquired brain injury and tracheostomy desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage speech pathology needs of patients with communication or swallowing disorders.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership to staff and students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external providers.
• Lead quality improvement, service development and research activities.
• Support education and training of staff and students.
• Monitor outcomes and enhance service delivery.

Skills

Speech pathology

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education & training

Quality improvement

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO), part time considered
• Located at The Alfred

The Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

The Alfred's Neurology (6 East) and Neurosurgery (2F) wards are part of a specialist tertiary Neurosciences Service providing comprehensive care to patients with acute and complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions from metropolitan Melbourne and across Victoria. The service is recognised for its multidisciplinary approach, integrating specialist medical, nursing and allied health expertise to support assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and discharge planning. The team is committed to excellence in clinical care, research, education and service innovation, with a strong focus on early intervention, evidence-based practice and person-centred care to optimise recovery, functional outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families.

The Role

The Speech Pathologist in this position is responsible for:

• Providing high-quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
• Fostering excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students.
• Maintaining effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders
• Coordinating and leading quality improvement, service development, research and evaluation activities as appropriate
• Promoting a culture of ongoing learning, reflective practice and evidence-based care within the Speech Pathology Department and ABI Rehabilitation Service
• Assisting in monitoring client outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and clinical practice
• Providing supervision, education and training of staff and students as appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
• Minimum 3 years of experience in provision of Speech Pathology services, with experience in acquired brain injury, behaviours of concern and tracheostomy being highly desirable.
• Demonstrated high-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and management skills in Speech Pathology, including communication and swallowing disorders, with experience in rehabilitation settings, and acquired brain injury highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to educate patients, families, carers and health professionals, prepare clinical documentation and reports, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to support, mentor and develop Speech Pathology staff and students, foster professional growth, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
• Experience supervising and coordinating students and staff, including participation in competency, training and professional development programs.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, caseload management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development and compliance with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Ethics.
• Experience coordinating and contributing to research, quality improvement, service evaluation and innovation activities, including monitoring service outcomes and implementing improvements to enhance patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the operational and strategic functioning of a Speech Pathology department, working collaboratively with managers and senior clinicians to achieve service objectives.

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• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!*subject to availability

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Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred viaProSport(pre-tax memberships)

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Gemma Duffield, Acting Speech Pathology Manager - or 0428 840 ***

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.