Speech Pathologist - Casual

Epworth; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 9,500 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Educational scholarship program

Additional leave

Health service discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare is seeking a casual Grade 1 or Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our Acute Speech Pathology team, working across Richmond and Freemasons campuses in Melbourne. You will assess and manage adult swallowing and communication impairments within a dynamic acute caseload, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

You will be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership, hold a recognised degree, and have experience in hospital-based

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Experience in assessing and managing adults with communication and swallowing needs in a hospital setting.
• Experience in conducting and interpreting swallowing videofluoroscopy studies.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• Commitment to continuous learning and patient-centred, evidence-based care.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert care in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in adult patients.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with Epworth’s core values.
• Demonstrating highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills to support both patients and colleagues.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is seeking a casual Grade 1 or Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic Acute Speech Pathology team, working across both Richmond and Freemasons campuses. In this role, you will provide assessment and management of adult swallowing and communication impairments across a diverse and stimulating acute caseload. You will work collaboratively within a supportive multidisciplinary environment and contribute to high‑quality patient care across a range of medical and surgical specialties. This position reports to the Speech Pathology Team Leader and the Acute Allied Health Manager, with opportunities for ongoing learning, supervision and professional growth.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing expert care in the assessment and management of swallowing and communication disorders in adult patients.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with Epworth’s core values.
• Demonstrating highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills to support both patients and colleagues.

You will have:

• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Practical experience in assessing and managing adults with communication and swallowing needs in a hospital setting.
• Experience in conducting and interpreting swallowing videofluoroscopy studies.
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
• A passion for continuous learning and delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care.
• Access to professional development opportunities to further your career growth.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Speech Pathologist looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.

We will review applications as we receive them.

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail] or call [phone].

Please Note: Applications are reviewed as received. Don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.

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