Senior Speech Pathologist

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• We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team in a Senior Speech Pathology role
• Fixed term position 23/09/25 - 26/08/26
• Part-time position EFT)
• Work allocation: Continuing Care or Acute Care

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 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

This position may be based in our Continuing Care Stream in which case you will work as part of the stream under the guidance of the Grade 4 Sub-Acute stream leaders. The Continuing Care Stream provides services across two hospital campuses (Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital & Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Hospital and in home care via the Better @ Home Program).

This position may be based in our Acute and Ambulatory Care Stream in which case you will work as part of the stream under the guidance of the Acute stream leaders. The Acute and Ambulatory Care Stream provides services across two hospital campuses, including Emergency care, Critical Care, Acute in-patient services and Out-Patient swallowing and voice services.

A regular day will see you:

• Undertaking swallowing assessments and therapy

• Providing communication assessment or therapy

• Attending a team meeting

• Coordinating a quality activity

• Providing supervision to another Speech Pathologist or Allied Health Assistant

About you

As one of the Senior Speech Pathologists, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll bring experience in leading a team and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

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

• Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and ability to translate this into practice
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching, training and education
• High level interpersonal skills that promote team development and engagement, and a proven ability to relate to people at all levels within an organisation

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: Ruth Townsend, Speech Pathologist Gr 4 at

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

Application closing date: 7 October 2025

Please include the following as part of your application:

• Resume/CV including two professional referees

• Cover letter

• Evidence of eligibility for Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia

• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption

• Address of selection criteria, maximum 4 pages