Speech Pathologist - Grade 3

The Royal Melbourne Hospital; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Career growth

Supportive culture

Innovation

World-class hospital

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑ex.

Job summary

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC seeks an experienced Speech Pathologist to deliver expert assessment and management of communication, voice and swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer care. You will lead and coordinate speech pathology involvement in multidisciplinary teams and provide clinical leadership and mentoring.

In this role you will drive quality improvement, research and service development initiatives to improve patient outcomes, participate in complex patient

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience in assessment/management of adults with head and neck cancer.
• Experience with tracheostomy management is required.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervision and mentoring skills.
• Experience leading quality improvement, service development or research initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert assessment and management of communication, voice and swallowing disorders in head and neck cancer care.
• Lead and coordinate speech pathology involvement in multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to staff and students.
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and complex patient management.
• Support evidence-based practice and innovation within specialist services.
• Foster strong relationships with surgeons, oncologists, nursing staff and community providers.

Skills

Head & neck cancer

Leadership

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary care

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Education

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Parkville VIC

What you'll be doing

• Deliver expert assessment and management of communication, voice and swallowing disorders associated with head and neck cancer treatment.
• Lead and coordinate speech pathology involvement in multidisciplinary head and neck cancer care.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to speech pathology staff and students.
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary care planning and management of complex patients across acute and outpatient settings.
• Support evidence-based practice and innovation within specialist head and neck cancer services.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including surgeons, oncologists, nursing staff and community providers.

About you

You are an experienced and collaborative speech pathologist who thrives in complex clinical environments and is committed to delivering excellence in patient-centred cancer care.

You will bring:

• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Significant clinical experience in the assessment and management of adults with head and neck cancer, including tracheostomy management
• Demonstrated expertise in laryngectomy management is desirable.
• Highly developed leadership, supervision and mentoring skills.
• Experience leading quality improvement, service development, research or education initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• A commitment to the RMH values of kindness, collaboration, accountability and excellence.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.