Speech Pathologist G1

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• Make a meaningful impact supporting patients, their families and carers
• Fixed term, full time opportunity, with flexible working hours
• $70-86k base salary + generous salary packaging + super + monthly ADO + 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 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

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, from 
the Emergency Department through to bed-based services and ongoing ambulatory care.

About the role 

As the Grade 1 Speech Pathologist you will deliver clinical care to a range of patients within the Austin Health network. You will be supported by a team of professionals who are passionate about providing best practice care for patients. You’ll enjoy our continuing education and quality improvement strategy, which is developed through leadership forums and committees.

A regular day will see you:   

• Assess and treat patients, liaising as appropriate with family members and caregivers to promote patient care
• Facilitate a coordinated approach to patient care by working with other team members where required
• Participate in continuing education activities
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the division

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 your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

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

• Eligibility for certified practising Speech Pathology Australia membership 
• The ability to provide treatment for a wide variety of clinical conditions
• The desire to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.  

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: Sheridan Oakey, Team Leader, Sheridan.Oakey@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Monday 15 September 2025