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Speech Pathologist (Grade 3) SubacuteApply locations VIC St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne - Building F (Bolte Wing) VIC - Melbourne, CBD & Inner Suburbs time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: September 21, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR144256Job Description:

• Kew or Fitzroy

• Senior leadership opportunity

• Permanent Part Time 4 days per week, (32 hours per week)

About the Role
The Grade 3 Subacute Speech Pathologist will provide high quality services and clinical leadership within the Speech Pathology department across rehabilitation and GEM wards at the Kew and/or Fitzroy campus.

This position involves clinical expertise in subacute speech pathology management of patients with communicative-communicative and swallowing disorders. The role is key in supporting and mentoring Grade 2 and Grade 1 Speech Pathologists within the stream.

• Strong leadership and contributes to the strategic plan and vision of the department
• Assessment and management of patients in accordance with up-to-date knowledge of departmental clinical policies and currently accepted Speech Pathology Australia professional standards of practice
• Ensuring that speech pathology services provided are based on the latest available evidence
• Opportunities for training and development
  
  Classifications for this position will range from classification range VW6 - VW9 ($102,091- $116,646 pro rata per annum).
  
  Your Contribution
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), or Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
  • Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position papers / Code of Ethics
  • Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
  • At least 7 years' experience in adult Speech Pathology
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills incorporating excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, identify and build relationships with key stakeholders

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Speech Pathology Department
The Speech Pathology Department is dynamic and supportive. Committed to providing high quality Speech Pathology services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. The Speech Pathology team provides services across the continuum of care, over multiple campuses. The department is located across the two main campuses: St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy and St George's Health Service, Kew .

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
*Respectfully - No Agencies*

For enquiries please contact:
Helen Leousis Chief Speech Pathologist and Manager
heeln.leousis@svha.org.au
0431451696

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:20 September 2025 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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Become a healthcare superheroAbout Us

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.

Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres.We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.

Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.

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