Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3)

State Government of Victoria, Australia; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging to $9,000

Meals/Entertainment benefit

Professional development

Staff Wellbeing Centre

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Latrobe Regional Health in Gippsland invites applications for a Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3). You will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and management in line with contemporary evidence-based practice within a supportive regional hospital setting.

This role includes leading service developments, supervising students and staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in speech pathology.
• Eligible for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status.
• Experience in paediatric feeding or dysphagia management, and/or adult dysphagia, including VFSS competency.
• Experience supervising speech pathologists, students or Allied Health Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology assessment, treatment and management in line with evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate and manage clinical services within designated areas to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Provide education, support and clinical supervision to staff, students and Allied Health Assistants as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and external stakeholders to achieve optimal care outcomes.
• Contribute to departmental objectives through service planning, policy development, education and professional activities.

Skills

Supervision experience

Speech pathology practice

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in speech pathology

Job description

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Gippsland - Latrobe

Reference: 1925

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Speech Pathologist 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.

The role of the Speech Pathologist (Grade 2 or Grade 3) is to:

• Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology assessment, treatment and management services in line with contemporary evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate and manage clinical services within designated areas to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
• Provide education, support and clinical supervision to staff, students and Allied Health Assistants as appropriate.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, service development and evidence-based practice initiatives that enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and external stakeholders to achieve optimal care outcomes.
• Contribute to departmental objectives through participation in service planning, policy development, education and professional activities.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in speech pathology.
• Eligibility for Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Specialist skills and experience in at least one of the following areas of speech pathology practice:
  • Paediatric feeding and dysphagia management (inpatient, including Special Care Nursery, and/or outpatient settings)
  • Adult dysphagia management, including VFSS competency
  • Laryngectomy management and/or experience managing head and neck cancer
  • Voice disorders
  • Rehabilitation in inpatient and/or outpatient settings (adults or paediatrics)
• Experience in supervision of speech pathologists, speech pathology students and/or Allied Health Assistants.

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 [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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: [e-mail]

Applications Close: 08 October 2026

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

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.

Applications close Thursday 8 October 2026 at 11.59pm