Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay increases

Professional development leave

Flexible work arrangements

4 weeks additional annual leave

Salary packaging

Great location

Job summary

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health seeks a Speech Pathologist to support the Paediatric Allied Health service. The role delivers evidence-based, goal-directed therapies for children under 18 across private and public funding streams.

You will join an integrated team including occupational therapists, dietitians and more, with a focus on family-centred care and outcomes. Start date early Jan 2027, with flexible arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and goal-directed speech pathology interventions to paediatric clients.
• Deliver services across private and public models funded by Medicare and NDIS.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

• Grade 1 or Grade 2 positions available. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Full-time or part-time hours, with flexible working arrangements negotiable
• Between $88,812 to $112,197 (pro-rata) per annum, plus superannuation
• Start date early Jan 2027
• Relocation/sign-on incentives available - ask us for details!
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• Phone and laptop provided

About us

Gippsland Lakes Complete Health (GLCH) is a not-for-profit organisation that’s been helping East Gippsland residents to live well for more than 50 years.

We’re one of the region’s most high-profile health and support service providers with more than 550 staff, 300 volunteers, and an annual budget in excess of $50 million.

Our mission is to develop and deliver quality health and wellbeing services to the people of East Gippsland.

About the role

This position is part of the Paediatric Allied Health service - an integrated, multi-disciplinary team that consists of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, physiotherapists, podiatrists, psychologists, art therapists and allied health assistants. The team supports families and delivers evidenced based, goal directed therapies to children under 18 years of age.

Duties

You will provide assessment and goal-directed speech pathology interventions to a diverse range of paediatric clients. Services are delivered across both private and public models and are funded through a range of sources, including Medicare and the NDIS.

Qualifications

A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia is required.

Team Culture

At GLCH we believe our people are our biggest asset and pride ourselves on a culture that is equitable, encourages open communication and has an emphasis on recognition and career advancement. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. People enjoy working at GLCH because we’re supportive, inclusive and collaborative in our approach.

Benefits

• Annual pay increases
• Opportunity for ongoing training and scholarships including paid professional development leave.
• Flexible work arrangements, including working from home where available
• Option to purchase 4 weeks additional annual leave each year
• Generous salary packaging options - pay less tax and increase your take home pay!
• Great location in the Gippsland Lakes region, offering beautiful beaches, lakes and an enviable outdoors lifestyle PLUS MORE!

Enquiries:

Mikhaila Carroll – Paediatric Allied Health Team Leader | Occupational Therapist

Ph: *********

Email: *********************

Applications close:

Sunday, 22 November 2026