Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - Developmental Specialties (Children's)
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role:
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist Grade 2 to join our team on a part-time fixed-term (0.30 EFT / 22.8 hours per fortnight) basis until March 2027.
The Department of Paediatrics, Monash University is partnering with Monash Children’s Hospital to provide appointments in Developmental Paediatrics to support the Developmental Regression Clinic. The purpose of this role is delivering a research-integrated clinical service for children who are referred to Developmental Paediatrics because they have lost Developmental skills early in life or children aged over 3 years who do not use words are their primary means of communication.
In this role you need to require skills and experience in speech and language assessments of children, including children with global developmental delay or disability, and will ideally be experienced in working with autistic children and children with intellectual disability with autism spectrum disorders and/or neurogenetic disorders.
You will be a speech pathologist, who will be working with either a senior speech pathologist (Non-speaking children clinic) or in a team (Regression clinic) with developmental paediatricians, a clinical geneticist, paediatric neurologist, psychologist and a clinic coordinator.
The role will include conducting speech and language assessments, providing excellent communication with families, children and other professionals, writing assessment reports, and contributing to teaching and training within the team. Providing recommendations for families and their community health and education professionals will be an important part of the role.
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 You:
To thrive in this role you will bring the following:
- Enthusiasm for working in a specialised multidisciplinary team
- Experience in quality and research initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to best practice care
- Your strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology), Master of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent (including overseas qualifications assessed by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) within the past two years
- Eligible for membership as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with SPA
- Minimum one-year relevant clinical speech pathology experience preferably within an Early Intervention, Child Development and/or Disability sector
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team in relation to service provision to children with complex neurological, developmental, and behavioural symptoms
In Return:
As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:
- Salary packaging – increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
- Professional development – access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
- Supportive team environment – work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
- Employee wellbeing – benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
- Career mobility – opportunities to work across Victoria’s largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
- Diverse and inclusive workplace – join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging
At Monash Health, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Monica Leo and Katrina Williams at med-paediatrics@monash.edu.
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
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: 16 March, 2026.