Speech Pathologist - Multiple Positions

Speech Pathologist – Multiple Positions Across Various Locations 

• Casual, permanent, fixed-term, part-time and full-time opportunities
• Grade 2 and 3 positions available across various Eastern Health locations  
• Acute, Subacute and Ambulatory roles | Weekend and weekday available
• Opportunities for career growth | Mentorship and ongoing education provided  

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

We are seeking Grade 2 and Grade 3 Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health teams across a variety of acute, subacute and ambulatory settings. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services to diverse patient groups while working within multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes and experiences.

As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist, you will play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence. The position offers opportunities to participate in research, teaching and quality improvement initiatives while representing the Speech Pathology discipline across the broader health service.

As a Grade 3 Speech Pathologist, you will provide senior clinical leadership within the Speech Pathology team, driving best practice, service development and innovative models of care. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders, you will support service excellence, foster workforce capability and contribute to improved outcomes for patients across Eastern Health.

We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can build a rewarding career, with access to diverse clinical experiences, professional development opportunities and clear pathways for career progression. For roles that include regular weekend work, ordinary hours worked on weekends attract penalty rates, and where weekend shifts form part of a regular work pattern, employees may also be entitled to an additional week of annual leave in accordance with the applicable EBA.

What you’ll bring

• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Ability to set relevant intervention goals with your clients.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

What we offer 

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:  

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.   

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. 

• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. 

• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.  

Interested in joining us?  

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.  

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. 

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required. 

Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process. 

 Our commitments  

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team. 

• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. 

• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. 

• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.  

Please click here to view the position descriptions:

• Grade 2
• Grade 3

Contact Person: Jane-Elise Cherry, Speech Pathology Manager

Contact Email: Jane-Elise.Cherry@easternhealth.org.au

Need help submitting your application? 
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process. 

 
Our Values in Action 
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