Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - Monash Children's
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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About the Role:
Join our team as a paediatric Speech Pathologist on a part-time fixed-term (0.60 EFT / 45.6 hours per fortnight) basis until September 2026, based at Monash Children’s Hospital.
In this role you will provide clinical services to paediatric inpatients and outpatients (communication and swallowing) and will support the clinical education of students. Incorporating general paediatric and neonatal inpatient and outpatient caseloads, as well as Monash Children’s in the Home (Post Acute Care). The Grade 2 Speech Pathologist forms part of a dynamic, evidence-based team and will be involved in service development and quality improvement projects to support high quality clinical care. There are opportunities for teaching and involvement in research in this fast paced role in a hospital setting where speech pathology is highly valued.
The Speech Pathology Service operating hours are standard business hours Monday to Friday. Across site work is expected within the inpatient role, specifically Casey and Dandenong Hospital. Travel around the local area is also expected within the Monash Children’s in the Home portion of this role. A weekend service is provided by roster at Clayton site only – you where you will be expected to participate in the weekend roster. Training will be provided before commencement on this roster.
You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues across the service to promote clinical excellence and ensure consistent practice.
There is the opportunity to increase this role to 0.8 EFT from the time of appointment until February 2026, after which it will return to its base allocation of 0.6 EFT.
About Us:
Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services, with more than 30 specialist services and programs. We have Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provide leading paediatric services in many areas including Rehabilitation & Oncology. Allied Health at Monash Children’s Hospital provides specialised services to paediatric patients across the continuum including inpatients, outpatients and via Hospital in the Home.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- A speech pathology qualification
- Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
- A minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics and/or hospital based speech pathology
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in the paediatric setting
- Desirable – paediatric and infant feeding competency
- Desirable – Paediatric videofluoroscopy competency
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 the opportunity further, please call Anneleis Tuohy on 0407028035.
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: 19 August, 2025