Speech Pathology Manager

Goulburn Valley Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Accommodation support

Job summary

GV Health in Victoria seeks an experienced Speech Pathologist to lead the Speech Pathology service. This senior leadership role delivers governance, operational leadership and strategic direction, while supporting patient flow and outcomes across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist settings.

You will work with Allied Health leaders and multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, patient-centred care while maintaining an appropriate clinical caseload.

Qualifications

• Relevant Speech Pathology qualification.
• Eligibility for Certified Practising membership (Speech Pathology Australia).
• Lead a valued and established service.
• Strong Allied Health leadership support.
• Regional lifestyle with meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Speech Pathology service across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist settings.
• Provide clinical governance, operational leadership and strategic direction.
• Support patient flow and improve outcomes across the care continuum.
• Collaborate with Allied Health leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-centred care.
• Maintain an appropriate clinical caseload while leading service development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Patient-centered care

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Job description

Classification: Speech Pathologist Manager Grade 3B - 4B (MI88 or AH28)

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, includingrelocation & accommodation support.

Relocation Support:

Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500

Interstate - up to $5,000

Overseas - up to $8,000

Accommodation Support:

Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or

10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to lead our Speech Pathology service at GV Health. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based services across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist settings. You will provide clinical governance, operational leadership and strategic direction, while supporting patient flow and improving outcomes across the care continuum. You will work closely with Allied Health leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-centred care, while also maintaining an appropriate clinical caseload.

About you:

Experienced Speech Pathologist with strong clinical capability (10 Years +)

Proven leadership or readiness to step into a leadership role

Strong understanding of patient flow, service delivery and clinical governance

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Committed to quality improvement and team development

Requirements:

Relevant Speech Pathology qualification

Eligibility for Certified Practicing membership (Speech Pathology Australia)

Lead a valued and established service

Strong Allied Health leadership support

Real opportunity to shape and improve services

Regional lifestyle with meaningful impact

Please submit:

A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description)

Current resume

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their manager.

GV Health is the main referral health service for the Hume region. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical Services, Women’s and Children’s Services, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, services at Tatura and Rushworth, and community-based health programs.

We pride ourselves on delivering patient-centred care and we aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.