New Graduate Speech Pathologist - Rotating
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About Speech Pathology at Monash Health
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
This role is a full time, fixed term (12 month contract) New Graduate position and forms part of the Grade 1 rotation program which includes acute, subacute and community rehabilitation experiences across six sites, with care streams including general medicine, neurosciences and head and neck. This position will commence at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton and the Victorian Heart Hospital with an acute caseload and will rotate to Dandenong and Springvale CRC in November. You will be a passionate new graduate speech pathologist who works well in a team and puts patient experience at the heart of your practice. Previous public health experience/student placements in a public health setting will be advantageous. Opportunities in quality activities and videofluoroscopy competency will form part of this role. This presents an opportunity to join Victoria’s largest public health care organisation and the biggest Speech Pathology department in Melbourne.
What you need:
- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology
- Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia;
- A current Working with Children and Police check;
- Australian working rights;
- A team approach and ability to lead by example;
- A flexible mindset and willingness to work in different areas as required; and
- Include three professional referees with your application.
What We Offer:
- Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your acute clinical skills & knowledge base;
- Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills;
- Mentorship & career guidance;
- Support to attend relevant forums & conferences; and
- A supportive learning environment, should you wish to undertake postgraduate studies.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Rebecca Verrell, Speech Pathology Manager on 0427 674 281
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You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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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: 11 May, 2026