Speech Pathologist Grade 1

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• Full time role working 40 hours per week with ADOs + 5 weeks annual leave
• Fixed term role until September 2026
• 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.

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 

In this role you will work as a rotating Grade 1 and may work in an acute or subacute team. You will provide Speech Pathology assessment and management of communication and swallowing difficulties to patients.

A regular day will see you:   

• Undertake swallowing assessments
• Working with an interpreter
• Attend and participate in regular department meetings
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement projects

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 be ready to learn to work with a wide variety of clinical conditions and have the desire to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You’ll further bring with you: 

• Approved degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligible for certified practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience and/or knowledge of the management of an adult acute, subacute and/or community caseload
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills

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: Rhonda Holmes, Speech Pathologist G4 at Rhonda.Holmes@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Wednesday 3 December 2025