Speech Pathologist

Senior Speech Pathologist, Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service

• Box Hill Community Team | Close to shops and public transport
• Grade 3 | Permanent Part-time | 20 hours a week | Work-life balance
• Be part of our supportive and dynamic team | Enjoy career development

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical, and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts".

This aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Working together is essential for a healthier future.

The Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) provides assessments, case management, and clinical interventions for children and young people (0-26 years) with mental health difficulties. The Senior Speech Pathologist will deliver high-quality clinical speech pathology assessments and consultations for children and youth with complex mental health challenges, trauma, or disabilities. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team with access to ongoing professional development and supervision. We are a growing, dynamic team dedicated to high-quality care and support.

To be successful, you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership, including evidence of professional development activities equivalent to Certified Practising Speech Pathologist requirements
• Ability to inspire, influence, lead, and motivate staff, contributing to a positive and compassionate organizational culture
• High-level analytical and investigative skills, including research, quality improvement, benchmarking, and resource identification
• Experience in assessment and delivery in one-to-one client models
• Capacity to utilise a parent capacity-building model
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to current clinical knowledge
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including communication, leadership, and conflict management
• Experience in supervision, coaching, mentoring, or peer support

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination guidelines and seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory, with proof required prior to employment.

Eastern Health offers a variety of employee benefits, including:

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in teaching hospitals

Apply online if you meet the criteria, have the skills, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review applications promptly and notify all candidates of the outcome. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and must complete a National Police Check.

• We are an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion.
• We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• Child safety and wellbeing are embedded in our culture.
• Vaccination and immunity screening are mandatory.
• Application closing date: 14/09/2025
• We do not accept agency applications.

If you are a current employee, please log in with your internal account to apply. For more details, click here for the position description.

Contact: Lia Hunter or Krista Gregory

Phone: Lia , Krista

Need help? Contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Option 1)

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