Speech Pathologist - Grade 2

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Supportive leadership

Health & wellbeing

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Free onsite parking

Vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health in Echuca, Victoria is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our NDIS team. You will assess, plan and provide evidence-based therapy for a diverse caseload, collaborating with families, carers and a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers leadership in supervision and a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive region.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Qualification and SPA membership eligibility
• Australian Driver's licence

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based individual assessment, treatment and consultative speech pathology services to children and adults
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Provide leadership, clinical support and supervision to staff and students
• Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required
• Maintain core clinical competence in clinical practice

Skills

Speech Pathology

NDIS

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

Up to 80 hours per fortnight

Full Time (Part Time considered), Permanent

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) proudly serves the Shire of Campaspe and Murray River Council, with Echuca and Moama located side by side on the banks of the iconic Murray River. As the largest employer in the region with over 1,000 staff, ERH offers a wide range of hospital, aged care, and community health services, and is growing as a sub-regional teaching health service.

Whether you're seeking a career change, a lifestyle shift, or both—ERH provides genuine opportunities for growth, development, and making a difference in a welcoming regional community.

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary NDIS team. This is a dynamic position where you will provide clinical support to a diverse caseload of participants. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing and implementing evidence-based therapy plans, and maintaining high-quality documentation. You will work directly with NDIS participants with diverse needs, collaborating closely with families, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disability, while continuing to grow your professional skills within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-based individual assessment, treatment and consultative speech pathology services to children and adults
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Provide leadership, clinical support, and supervision to staff (i.e. Grade 1 Speech Pathologists, AHAs, and, where appropriate, other disciplines in a transdisciplinary capacity) and students
• Actively participate in mandatory meetings as required and requested
• Maintain core clinical competence specific to the area of clinical practice

Qualifications/experience required:

• Current Speech Pathology Qualifications and Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia including SPA Professional Certification
• Australian Drivers licence

Why Work at ERH?

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and experienced leadership
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Career progression and skill development opportunities
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Free onsite parking
• Free staff vaccinations

Echuca Region – A Great Place to Live and Work

Echuca Moama offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and opportunity. Nestled along the iconic Murray River, the region boasts a relaxed pace, affordable living, and a strong sense of community. With great schools, vibrant local businesses, and easy access to nature and recreation, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family—all just a few hours from Melbourne.

Diversity and Inclusion

At ERH, we value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and talents of our people. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people.

We are a child‑safe organisation (see Victorian Government Child Safe Standards) and proudly Totally Smoke Free.

Should you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process they are available upon request.

Applications Close:

12th November 2026

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working with Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.