Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 - Leave Reliever

Northern Health Authority; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join as a Leave Reliever in a part-time ongoing capacity across subacute inpatient and community services. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary work and structured supervision to support early-career clinicians.

The position is based across Northern Health campuses in Melbourne's northern suburbs, with a 48-hour-per-fortnight commitment and flexible, patient-centred care for adults.

Qualifications

• Approved degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Foundational clinical skills in adult communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, reflective learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility to work across subacute, community and inpatient settings across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology services to adult patients.
• Manage a varied caseload under supervision across subacute inpatient and community settings.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care and support safe discharge planning.
• Participate in supervision, professional development and competency programs.
• Engage in quality improvement and service development activities.
• Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Professional growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Reference Number: 54248: Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 - Leave Reliever
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

About the Role:

Northern Health is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Grade 1 Speech Pathologists to join our team in a part-time ongoing leave reliever role. This is an exciting opportunity for early-career clinicians to gain broad experience across subacute inpatient and community services within a highly supportive and structured environment, while also developing skills across the wider continuum of adult care.

This position is part time ongoing 48 hours per fortnight

This Grade 1 position is designed to provide leave cover across the Speech Pathology Department, primarily within our subacute inpatient and community-based services. There may also be opportunities to provide support across acute services as required. The successful applicant will have strong foundational skills while working with experienced clinicians and receiving structured supervision, mentoring and professional development.

The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will provide evidence-based assessment and management of adult communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes across a range of clinical settings.

This role is responsible for:

• Delivering evidence-based Speech Pathology services to adult patients.
• Managing a varied caseload under supervision across predominantly subacute inpatient and community settings, with opportunities to support acute services as required.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary care and supporting safe discharge planning.
• Participating in supervision, professional development and competency programs.
• Engaging in quality improvement and service development activities.
• Maintaining accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An approved degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Foundational clinical skills in adult communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, reflective learning and professional growth.
• Flexibility and willingness to work across a range of subacute, community and inpatient settings, and across multiple sites.

For more details please refer to the . Alternatively, feel free to reach out to Jessica Andrianakis, Workforce and Clinical Education Lead – Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology and Music Therapy on 0467 389 872 or via email at

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Applications close 20 November 2026

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging & EAP
• Comprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.