Senior Speech Pathologist

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• Grade 3 Speech Pathologist commencing March 2026
• Permanent, part time position working 22.8 hours (0.6 FTE) per week

• Continuing Care work stream (providing clinical care and leadership across the Continuing Care stream
• Our Grade 3 positions are situated within either Better@Home service, In-patient Aged Care & Rehabilitation Service, Neuro Rehabilitation or Acquired Brain Injury Unit

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 30 speech pathologists working across all three sites of Austin Health, in acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation, bed substitution 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 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team. This position is based within our Continuing Care work stream and will work as part of the Continuing Care team under the guidance of the Grade 4 Continuing Care stream leaders.

A regular day will see you:   

• Undertaking a swallowing assessment  

• Providing therapy as part of a goal driven rehabilitation program 

• mentoring/supervising Grade 2 Speech Pathologist or Allied Health Assistant 
• Supporting the team to plan and triage work for the day

• Leading a quality improvement activity    

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have keen interest in developing your skillset.

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

• Eligible for certified practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• More than 7 years of relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and ability to translate this into practice
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching, training and education

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: Ruth Townsend, Speech Pathologist Gr 4 at Ruth.Townsend@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026