Speech Pathologist (Grade 1)

Latrobe Regional Health; Traralgon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Professional development

Social club activities

Staff Wellbeing Centre

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland is seeking a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join our growing Speech Pathology team. This full-time, ongoing role offers a comprehensive rotational program across adult inpatient acute, subacute and outpatient caseloads, with opportunities to develop skills in videofluoroscopy and laryngectomy management.

New graduates may be eligible for the Victorian Government Speech Pathology Student Grant Program, and the department provides supervision and professional

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with CPSP eligibility.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with a focus on patient-centred care.
• Integrity, compassion, adaptability and respect for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality speech pathology services to inpatients, outpatients, and community clients across a broad caseload.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to health promotion, education, and family/carer support in relation to communication and swallowing needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Eligibility for CPSP

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Speech Pathology team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) to join our growing on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.

The Speech Pathology department are seeking a grade one speech pathologist to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role would be suitable for an early career or new graduate speech pathologist. This position is part of the Grade 1 Rotational Program that includes adult inpatient acute, subacute and outpatient caseloads. There is the opportunity to complete competencies including videofluoroscopy and laryngectomy management. Our supportive team offers regular formal supervision and the opportunity to partake in professional development.

Newly graduated recruits may be eligible to receive up to $15000 via the Victorian Government Speech Pathology Student Grant Program. For further details, see Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program | vic.gov.au

Our Speech Pathology Department services a diverse caseload in the acute and subacute inpatient units of our hospital. Areas include acute medical, intensive care, emergency, stroke, inpatient rehabilitation and inpatient mental health units. In addition, services are provided to the Community Rehabilitation Service and the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, which provides radiotherapy services to the area. As the regional referral hospital for Gippsland, LRH plays a lead role in the provision of specialist services and as a major teaching hospital.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) is to:

• Deliver high-quality speech pathology services to inpatients, outpatients, and community clients across a broad caseload.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to health promotion, education, and family/carer support in relation to communication and swallowing needs.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership as a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on delivery patient-centred care.
• Integrity, compassion, adaptability and respect for your professional practice.

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Lauren Armstrong, Speech Pathology Manager email on ***************@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ***************@lrh.com.au

Applications Close: 29 October 2026

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.