Audiologist - Grade 3

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be.

Grade 3 Audiologist – Permanent Part Time

Audiology Department | Northern Health & Austin Health

21 hours per week | Craigieburn & Heidelberg

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are delivered through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre and Kilmore District Hospital. Additional Mental Health services are located at Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to take on the first joint Grade 3 Audiologist position as part of the Local Health Service Network (LHSN) initiative. The role is shared across Northern Health and Austin Health, offering the successful candidate a dynamic and diverse work environment spanning both organisations.

The position will support collaboration between two leading health services, enhancing access to advanced audiological care across Melbourne's north. With a base at Northern Health – Craigieburn Centre and Austin Health, this role is ideally suited to an experienced audiologist ready to lead innovation, service development, and clinical excellence within a connected and forward-thinking network.

This senior clinical role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred audiological services across Northern Health and Austin Health, with a strong emphasis on advanced clinical practice, supervision, and leadership. You will work across diverse patient populations, contribute to service development, supervise staff and students, and participate in quality improvement and research initiatives.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialised diagnostic assessments for adults and paediatric caseloads (including ABR, ASSR, and OAE), manage complex clinical cases, and lead innovations in audiological care. You'll also support the education and development of more junior clinicians and students and foster excellence in culturally responsive, evidence-based practice.

This position offers the opportunity to influence clinical outcomes, contribute to strategic growth, and work in a supportive and progressive health service.

Flexibility is required to work across Northern Health and Austin Health sites and in various community environments, including clients' homes, residential care, and telehealth. Staff may be required to work after hours, on weekends or public holidays, or work from home to meet operational needs. Compliance with mandatory training as per Northern Health policy is a requirement of this role.

This position is responsible for:

• Delivering advanced, evidence-based audiology assessment and management for a diverse patient population across Northern Health and Austin Health.
• Supervising and mentoring Audiology staff and students to support clinical education and professional development.
• Leading or contributing to innovative clinical practices, service improvement initiatives, and research activities.
• Collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and person-centred care.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in Audiology and full membership with Audiology Australia.
• A minimum of 7 years' clinical experience, including managing complex cases independently.
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and students.
• Demonstrated involvement in service development, clinical innovation, or research.
• Advanced clinical skills in adult and paediatric audiology, including infant diagnostic techniques.
• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, patient-centred care aligned with Northern Health values.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Jessica Andrianakis, Workforce & Clinical Education Lead – Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology & Music Therapy on or

Applications close 3 December 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, advertising may close early. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.