Speech Pathologist – Grade 2 - 3

Echuca Regional Health; Echuca; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Free onsite parking

Staff vaccinations

Job summary

Echuca Regional Health (ERH) invites applications for a part-time Speech Pathologist to independently manage a caseload within our Speech Pathology Service, supported by a skilled multidisciplinary team.

Based on experience, applicants may be considered at Grade 2 or Grade 3 level, with involvement in assessment, intervention, and consultation for communication and swallowing disorders across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Qualifications and Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia including SPA Professional Certification
• A minimum of 3 years' clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist
• Australian Drivers licence
• Commitment to quality, safety, innovation and ERH CARE values
• Experience working within acute inpatient and/or subacute settings, although this is not essential
• Experience supporting students, Allied Health Assistants or junior clinicians
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement activities

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Speech pathology

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Job description

56 hours per fortnight

Part Time Max Term (Leave Coverage - Dec 26 – April 27)

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 an experienced and motivated Speech Pathologist for a max term part-time position within our Speech Pathology Service. This role offers an exciting opportunity to independently manage a caseload while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering person-centred care. Based on experience and skills, applicants may be considered at either Grade 2 or Grade 3 level.

Working within a collaborative Allied Health environment, you will provide assessment, intervention and consultation services to clients with communication and swallowing disorders across a variety of clinical settings. The successful applicant will independently manage an agreed caseload while contributing to service excellence and quality improvement initiatives.

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
• A minimum of 3 years' clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Australian Drivers licence
• Commitment to quality, safety, innovation and ERH CARE values.
• Experience working within acute inpatient and/or subacute settings, although this is not essential.
• Experience supporting students, Allied Health Assistants or junior clinicians.
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement activities.

Why Work at ERH?

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• On-site accommodation available for eligible applicants.
• 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.

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.