Clinical Educator - Speech Pathologist

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• We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist Clinical Educator to join our team
• Grade 3 role
• Part time position working 20 hours per week 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Speech Pathology Department   

We have over 40 speech pathologists working across all three sites of Austin Health, in acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and community programs. We function as one department and work in clinical teams in a supportive, friendly environment. Our work includes clinical services, research, quality and improvement, staff and student education.   

About the role 

The Allied Health Clinical Educator will support and facilitate the delivery of clinical education which is innovative and responsive to the needs of Allied Health Professionals and enhances contemporary and emerging clinical and professional practice.

Working in partnership with the Allied Health Clinical Education Leads, Discipline Specific Allied Health Clinical Educators and within discipline, the Clinical Educator role enhances the quality of clinical education through the application of contemporary teaching, learning, and assessment practices. This role encompasses the design and delivery of educational programs, fostering an environment that supports continuous professional development and clinical excellence.

A regular day will see you:   

• Developing adult learning materials to support clinical care
• Providing education on how to undertake videofluoroscopy
• Developing an eLearning package
• Implementing evidence-based practice in a clinical teaching moment

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• AHPRA registration or evidence of eligibility for clinical practicing membership of relevant professional association
• Allied Health qualification (at least 7 years’ experience within professional discipline)
• Experience and expertise in the provision of clinical education, supervision, teaching and mentoring to staff and students
• Knowledge and understanding of adult learning theories and principles in the workplace
• Understanding of clinical placements within the Victorian context
• Knowledge and understanding of Austin Health Allied Health Capability Pathway Tool, Victorian Department of Health Allied Health Credentialling, Competency and Capability Framework, the Careers Pathway Blueprint, and the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment Framework

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Joanne Sweeney, Chf Speech Pathologist Gr 5, Joanne.Sweeney@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Saturday 7 June 2025