Senior Speech Pathologist

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team to fill a grade 3 role and to make a meaningful impact supporting patients, families and their carers

• Fixed term maternity leave role 25/08/2025-27/09/2026 
• Full time 40 hrs per week with ADOs + 5 weeks annual leave
• Heidelberg location with multiple public transport options

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 state-wide. 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   
The Speech Pathology Department is committed to promoting the highest levels of care for our patients. In realising this goal, the department will lead and excel in research, teaching and the use of person-centred evidence-based practice. The department provides services on all three campuses of Austin Health

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

This position is initially based on the Austin site and will work as part of Acute stream under the guidance of the Grade 4 Acute stream leader. 

In the course of a day, you may find yourself:

•          Undertaking a swallowing assessment
•          Working in the ICU or on our spinal multidisciplinary team
•          Teaching a staff member to undertake videofluoroscopy
•          Attending a team meeting 
•          Leading a quality activity  

About you   
You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to you work and have a keen interest in leading others.  You will have the ability to provide treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions, and the desire to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Written applications must be submitted on-line via the Austin Health Careers website. Documents required are:   

•          Resume/CV including two professional referees
•          Cover letter    
•          Response to selection criteria
•          Evidence of eligibility for Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia
•          Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption selection criteria

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, Manager Speech Pathology at Joanne.sweeney@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: 10 June 2025