Speech Pathologist - Paediatric

DPV Health; City of Hume; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term 12-month maternity leave

Flexible part-time to full-time (0.4-1

NFP salary packaging up to $15,900/ann

Job summary

DPV Health is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to provide clinic-based speech pathology services for children aged 15 months up to school age across Melbourne's northern suburbs. You will work in an evidence-based, family- and client-centred framework with a multidisciplinary team, supporting meaningful outcomes for children and families.

Experience with paediatric assessment and intervention is essential; eligibility to register with Speech Pathology Australia is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology, or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility to register and maintain Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based speech pathology services for children (15 months to school age).
• Work within an evidence-based, family- and client-centred framework with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Team collaboration

Culturally safe care

Education

Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology

Eligibility for SPA registration

Job description

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare

DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services across Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. DPV Health has been awarded the Premier’s Primary Healthcare Service of the Year in 2023 & 2024.

Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.

Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.

Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

That’s the DPV Health Way. For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website.

• Fixed-term 12-month maternity leave position, with flexible part-time to full-time options considered (0.4-1.0 FTE)


• Join a highly supportive, professional multidisciplinary team where collaboration, shared learning and family-centred practice are valued.


• Generous NFP salary packaging available (up to $15,900/annum)

Greatness starts here, in a role where your clinical skills can make a meaningful difference for children and families across Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

We are seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist who works well in a multidisciplinary team and partners with families to achieve meaningful outcomes for children. Experienced Grade 1 clinicians will also be considered for this role.

As part of the Child Health Team, you will provide clinic-based speech pathology services for children (15 months up to school age) who have communication difficulties. Working within an evidence-based, family- and client-centred framework, you will partner with families and a multidisciplinary team to support meaningful outcomes for children across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The role may involve working across multiple DPV Health sites to support families where services are most needed.

You must hold:

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology, or equivalent qualification


• Eligibility to register and maintain Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia


• Experience in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment and intervention

Bring your great, every day!

You will bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, sound clinical reasoning, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to providing culturally safe, inclusive and family-centred care. You will be comfortable managing a varied paediatric caseload, working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, and contributing positively to team learning and service improvement.

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check before commencement and every three years thereafter, and an International Police Check if applicable


• Candidates must hold a valid employee Working with Children Check


• A full driver licence and willingness to work across DPV Health sites as required

Applications close on 23rd September 2026.

We are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant. While we review your application, you can get to know us by visiting our website and social media channels to explore how you can #bringyourgreateveryday.

DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us, diversity includes people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We will not accept applications from agencies for this position.