Speech Pathologist Grade 1

Western Health; Melton; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning Academy access

Scholarships and grants

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's west is seeking an experienced Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention for children with communication and swallowing needs within a supported paediatric team.

You will manage a varied caseload with clinical autonomy, backed by supervision and development opportunities, in a permanent, ongoing full-time role at Melton and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with post-graduate experience ideally in paediatrics.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based assessment and intervention.
• Commitment to family-centred practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention for children's communication and swallowing needs.
• Manage a varied paediatric caseload with growing independence and clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver services for children and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clear reports to support care and service delivery.
• Contribute to supervision, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Speech pathology

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

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Division: Integrated Community Health Services

Program: Community Programs

Department: MH Paediatric Community Health

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Role Summary:

Location: Melton

Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing

Salary: Grade 1 VP3- VP7 plus Superannuation and Salary Packaging

About the role

This is an outstanding ongoing opportunity for an experienced Grade 1 Speech Pathologist who is ready to build on their foundational skills and take the next step in paediatric practice. You will deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention for children with communication and swallowing needs, supporting a vibrant and rapidly growing community across Melbourne's west.

As part of a well-established and highly skilled paediatric team, you will manage a varied caseload with the clinical autonomy that comes with experience, backed by structured supervision, strong peer support, and genuine investment in your professional development. As a permanent position, this role offers the stability and continuity to grow deep expertise, pursue your areas of clinical interest, and make a lasting difference to the children and families you work alongside.

If you have some post-graduate clinical experience and are looking for a secure, supportive home in which to consolidate and extend your practice, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention that supports children's communication and swallowing development.
• Manage a varied paediatric caseload with growing independence, applying sound clinical judgement to complex decision-making.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver services that respond to the needs of children and families.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and prepare clear, timely reports that support quality care and effective service delivery.
• Contribute to service improvement, student supervision, and the mentoring of less experienced colleagues as your confidence and expertise grow.
• Participate actively in supervision, professional development, and reflective practice.
• Uphold safety, child safety, and confidentiality standards to ensure a respectful and secure environment for families and staff.

About you

• A qualified Speech Pathologist eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with some post-graduate clinical experience, ideally including paediatrics.
• Confident delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention, and ready to take on a varied caseload with increasing autonomy.
• Committed to family-centred practice and to supporting children to reach their potential.
• A collaborative team member who works respectfully alongside colleagues and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Organised, reliable, and thorough in your documentation and reporting.
• Genuinely invested in your own learning, and willing to support the development of those around you.
• Mindful of safety and wellbeing, including child safety and family support needs.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s),Footscray Hospital,Williamstown Hospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services to children and families in the west, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 24 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Matthew Boyd (Opperational Lead, Paediatric Allied Health Clinics) via [e-mail].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from recruitment agencies.

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