Speech Pathologist - Grade 2 Casual

Peninsula Health; City of Frankston; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major metropolitan health service is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to provide evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary environment, interacting with patients and families. Candidates should have membership eligibility with Speech Pathology Australia, and strong communication and time management skills are essential. The role focuses on adult-related speech pathology needs and includes opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

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Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the provision of best/evidence based adult related speech pathology assessment.
• Commitment to own professional development.
• Proven involvement in quality and service improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence based and person centred clinical care within multidisciplinary teams.
• Work with patients and families in various healthcare settings.

Skills

Eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills

Strong time management skills

Experience in evidence based adult related speech pathology assessment

Job description

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Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

Salary Packaging and Employee Benefits

Low Cost parking

Classification: Grade 2*

What You Will Be Doing

The acute/subacute speech pathology team works within multidisciplinary teams across acute/subacute sites and in partnership with community teams. The grade 2 speech pathologist provides evidence based and person centred clinical care, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.

• Eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the provision of best/evidence based adult related speech pathology assessment and management practices
• Commitment to own professional development
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven involvement in quality and service improvement activities
• Strong time management skills

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in student clinical supervision (swap around)
• Experience in speech pathology clinical supervision
• Videofluoroscopy competency or commitment to undertaking and maintaining competency
• Tracheostomy competency

What Next

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Recruitment & Onboarding Team on 9784 2700.

The role ceases advertising on 21/10/2025.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.

*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 salary circular for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.

Overview

Join a progressive healthcare organisation which aims to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, innovative, compassionate care. Peninsula Health’s extensive offering can provide you with many exciting career & learning opportunities alongside a dedicated and collaborative team.

Responsibilities

The acute/subacute speech pathology team works within multidisciplinary teams across acute/subacute sites and in partnership with community teams. The grade 2 speech pathologist provides evidence based and person centred clinical care, in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, patients and families.

Qualifications

• Eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the provision of best/evidence based adult related speech pathology assessment and management practices
• Commitment to own professional development
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven involvement in quality and service improvement activities
• Strong time management skills
• Desirable: experience in supervision and specific competencies listed above

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