Paediatric Speech Pathologist Grade 1

• Location: Melton Community Services
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time
• Salary: Grade 1

About the role

This Grade 1 Speech Pathology role is a great opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families. You will deliver evidence based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention to children and families with communication and/or swallowing needs.

Working as part of a friendly and skilled team, you'll learn and grow through supervision, training, and teamwork. You'll help keep records up to date, write clear reports, and work safely and respectfully with others.

This is a chance to build your skills, contribute to a supportive service, and be part of Western Health's commitment to providing Best care.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based care to support children's development and communication needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and deliver services that meet family needs.
• Keep accurate records and write clear reports to support quality care and service delivery.
• Participate in supervision and training to continue learning and improving clinical skills.
• Follow safety and confidentiality guidelines to ensure a safe and respectful environment for families and staff.

About you:

• Caring and committed to supporting children and families through evidence-based practice.
• Eager to learn, open to supervision, and willing to grow your clinical skills.
• A good team player, able to work respectfully and collaboratively with others.
• Organised and reliable, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Aware of safety and wellbeing, including child safety and family support needs.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about providing high quality, evidence based Speech Pathology Services to children and families in the West, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 5 September 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin (Manager - Paediatric Community Health) via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.