Speech Pathologist

Community Rehab Speech Pathologist - Grade 2

• Long service leave cover - Fixed term with further opportunities in 2026
• Full time and part time applications considered
• Based in Ferntree Gully or Wantirna | Carparking available | Close to shops
• Goal based rehabilitation | Versatile patient loads | Be valued for what you do

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 statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced speech pathologist to join our Community Rehab team to cover 8 weeks long service leave. You will be available part time or full time (3-5 shifts per week) from Monday to Friday. Come join a supportive multidisciplinary team who focus on short term rehab with clients in their home, our centre or via telehealth. Your caseload will be rewarding and include a wide range of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Whilst you will independently manage your clinical work you will join a strong speech pathology team with support readily available from a senior speech pathologist and a team leader. Of interest, in early 2026 we will have further opportunity for an extended period of cover due to other long service leave backfill.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

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