Speech Pathologist

Requisition No: 5652

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Allied Health

Program: Allied Health Speech Pathology & Audiology

Department: Allied Health Speech Therapy

Enterprise Agreement: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sect

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Project:

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Fixed Term, Full Time until October 2026 (Parental Leave Backfill)
• Salary: Grade 2 – Year 1 to 4 (VW1 to VW4)

About the role:

Are you an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist or a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step in your career? An opportunity exists for someone to join our growing and supportive Speech Pathology team on a temporary basis (parental leave backfill). Primarily based at Sunshine Hospital with the opportunity to work at Footscray and Williamstown Hospitals, this role offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity to upskill in clinical care in the acute or subacute setting depending on your clinical experience, work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment and provide staff supervision and clinical education.

Key responsibilities:

• Assess and manage dysphagia and communication impairment within the acute and/or subacute setting
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students
• Be committed to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development
• Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies

About you:

• Clinical competency, theoretical knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders within the acute or subacute setting
• Competency in videofluoroscopy (tracheostomy competency also desirable)
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

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 patient care, working in a multi-disciplinary team, innovation and evidence-based practice, 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 14 October 2025.

Please note that interviews for this position may take place prior to the advertised closing date.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Laura Bezzina (Grade 4 Speech Pathologist – Operations Lead) on

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.