Senior Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist - Gr 3 subacute services

• Permanent part-time | 48 hours a fortnight | Enjoy work-life balance
• Wantirna Health | Café and carparking on site | subacute services
• Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload and professional development

Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne?

Are you a qualified & passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a new challenge?

Come join us at Eastern Health

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

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic senior clinician to join our Wantirna site. West Ward is a great innovative ward with a dedicated team working closely with GEM and NDIS patients to provide the care they need while supporting their journey back into the community.

As part of the multidisciplinary team you will work closely with clients and their families. You will also work as part of the larger Eastern Health speech pathology team and be supported with regular support, opportunities for professional development and undertake student supervision, guided by our learning and teaching program.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia

• Relevant experience in assessment, treatment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in subacute caseloads.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team

• An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills

• A strong commitment to high quality care in line with Eastern Health values

• Current driver's license and access to vehicle

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

• Clinical supervision
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our 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.

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

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description

Contact Person: Charmaine Briffa

Contact Number:

Contact Email:

Job Posting End Date: 28/09/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on Option 1)

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day