Speech Pathologist Grade 2

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• Grade 2 Speech Pathologist position working 40 hours per week with ADOs
• Parental leave backfill from 29 August 2026 until 7 June 2027
• Experienced Grade 1 applications will be considered
• Work allocation: rotating Grade 2 (positions situated within acute Spinal and ENT teams and Outpatients)

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 to fill a parental leave vacancy. The position is based within our Acute work stream and will work as part of the Acute team under the guidance of the Grade 4 Acute stream leaders.

A regular day will see you:   

• Undertaking a swallowing assessment
• Conducting or assisting in instrumental swallowing assessments including VFSS and FEES
• Mentoring/supervising a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist or Allied Health Assistant
• Participating in a quality activity 

About you 

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

• Approved degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligible for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with a wide range of neurological and medical diagnoses
• Experience in the assessment and safe management of dysphagic patients with varying aetiologies
• Ability to identify appropriate clients who would benefit from instrumental swallowing assessment
• Demonstrated flexibility and independence in caseload management, in particular an ability to manage a busy and varied caseload
• Demonstrated initiative and openness to communicate and discuss ongoing clinical issues and decisions with other department members

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. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. 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: Sunday 31 May 2026