Speech Pathologist Grade 3
Berwick, VIC, AU, 3806
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Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About Us
Speech Pathology at Monash Health covers the continuum and the life span. We have a large bed based department across six hospital sites; Monash Medical Centre, the Victorian Heart Hospital, Kingston Centre, Dandenong, Moorabbin and Casey hospitals and teams of speech pathologists in community health, community rehabilitation, clinics and mental health programs.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Grade 3 Speech Pathologist to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis (parental leave) until June 2027 within Critical Care and Acute Services at Casey Hospital.
In this senior role, you will provide expert clinical care while offering leadership within Critical Care and Acute Adult Services. You will play a key role in supporting and supervising Speech Pathologists and students, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
You will manage a designated clinical caseload, delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention to optimise communication and swallowing outcomes for adult inpatients. Working closely with the Speech Pathology Management Team, you will also support service delivery across other areas as required.
There may be opportunities to contribute to Sub-Acute Inpatient Services at Casey Hospital, working alongside Senior Speech Pathologists to respond to changing caseload demands and workforce needs.
An optional weekend program is also available, offering shifts across Monash Health’s six hospital sites within your scope of practice.
About You
You are a passionate Speech Pathologist who thrives in a team environment and puts patient experience at the centre of your practice. You bring strong clinical expertise, a commitment to quality improvement, and an interest in clinical education.
To thrive in this role you will bring the following:
- Highly developed skills in communication and swallowing, with 7+ years’ experience (preferred)
- Experience in quality improvement, research, and delivering education, including use of COMPASS
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to support and mentor others
- Competency in videofluoroscopy and tracheostomy management (essential)
- Experience or credentialing in altered airway management (laryngectomy) and FEES (desirable)
Mandatory Requirements:
- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology
- Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Flexibility to work across sites as required
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:
- A supportive and cohesive team, working within a larger consumer relations team
- Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring
- Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs
- Salary packaging
- Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Sharon Horkings, Speech Pathology Manager at 0414 185 419.
Position Description documents can be found here.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 10 May, 2026.