Speech Pathologist Grade 3 - Movement Disorders & Monash at Home

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Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

Join our team as a Grade 3 Speech Pathologist on a full-time ongoing basis.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic clinician to join as across both our friendly Movement Disorders team (3 days per week / 0.6EFT) and the Monash at Home service (2 days per week / 0.4EFT). We will also consider part-time applications for each service. 

In this role, you’ll provide best-practice, evidence-based care through face-to-face and/or Telehealth assessments and interventions for patients admitted to the service. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team to ensure effective and compassionate care aligned with Monash Health’s Strategic Guiding Principles. 

Your day-to-day will include: 

• Providing best practice assessment, intervention, and coordination of services, aids, and equipment to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care 
• Providing strong leadership and contributing to the planning, development, and evaluation of evidence-based Speech Pathology services 
• Working collaboratively within a friendly and welcoming interprofessional team to achieve optimal patient outcomes 
• Building strong partnerships across Monash Health and with external stakeholders, alongside each services Managers, Clinical Coordinators and other team members 
• Taking responsibility for relevant administrative portfolios as directed 
• Providing clinical supervision and support to Grade 2 Speech Pathologists, students and/or Allied Health Assistants as required 

As a member of the Monash Health movement disorders program and broader Speech Pathology team, we are committed to working with you to become your professional best. We offer clinical education sessions, training on the job and career progression to enable you to further develop your clinical and leadership skills. 

About Us:

Movement Disorders Clinic: 

Based at Kingston Centre (Heatherton), the Monash Health Movement Disorders Program is a world class service for people with Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders. The program is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence by the Parkinson’s Foundation in America. The Movement Disorders Clinic is an innovative multidisciplinary team who will welcome your fresh ideas and approaches. You will work with one of the largest movement disorders teams in Victoria and have opportunities to work with and learn from a variety of health professionals including neurologists, geriatricians, senior occupational therapist, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, social worker, neuropsychologist, dietician and clinical nurse consultant in a supportive environment.  

Further information about the Movement Disorders Program can be found here https://monashhealth.org/services/movement-disorders-program/. 

Monash at Home: 

Monash at Home - Aged and Rehabilitation Care (ARC) is a dynamic service that delivers care to patients within their own home. The team consists of Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Psychology and Administration staff. We provide an alternative to inpatient care, providing safe and high-quality home-based services for individuals with complex medical, functional and/or cognitive issues, who require comprehensive, medically led multidisciplinary assessment and intervention within the comfort of their own home. We are a 40 bed service that covers the Monash Health catchment. Operating out of two sites, Kingston Centre (Heatherton) and Cranbourne, staff are required to work flexibly across both sites to meet patient needs. 

Patients within the service receive daily nursing visits. Medical, allied health, neuropsychology, and pharmacy teams also provide face-to-face or Telehealth consultations, depending on individual needs. In addition, patients have access to 24-hour telephone support. 

Our service is dedicated to delivering short-term (average length of stay is 2 weeks), high-quality, and compassionate care that’s safe, effective, and centred around each patient’s needs within the primary Monash Health catchment. 

About You:

To thrive in this role you will bring the following:

• Enthusiasm for working in a specialised multidisciplinary team 
• A genuine passion and interest in working with patients within a home environment (for Monash at Home role), combined with proven experience and effective assessment and intervention skills 
• Ability to supervise junior staff and students and contribute to peer-based learning 
• Experience in quality and research initiatives 
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice care 
• Ambition to extend your clinical skills and expand your knowledge in the clinical area of Parkinson’s and related conditions 
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills 

Mandatory requirements of the role: 

• 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  
• Demonstrated recent experience as a Speech Pathologist with at least 7 years of clinical experience 
• Credentialed to practice in areas of video fluoroscopy 
• Valid Australian Driver's licence 

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 Emma Flanagan, Movement Disorder Clinic Team Leader on 9265 1411 or email at emma.flanagan@monashhealth.org or Jacinta Sadler, Monash at Home Allied Health and Psychology Manager on 0438 068 750 or email at Jacinta.Sadler@monashhealth.org.

Position Description documentation can be found here. 

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: 6 March, 2026.