Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - Endeavour Team, Early in Life Mental Health
Oakleigh, VIC, AU, 3166
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About the Role:
Join our team as a Speech Pathologist Grade 2 with the Endeavour Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Team (ELMHS) on a part-time, fixed-term (0.2 EFT/15.2 hours per fortnight) basis until February 2027 at Atherton Road Centre, Oakleigh.
If you are an experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist Grade 2 with expertise in Neurodivergence and Child and Youth Mental Health, this could be the ideal role for you! Your experience in mental health settings or your extensive background in relevant area of practice, such as paediatrics, statutory and non-government agencies for this age population, would make you a great fit for this position.
In this role you will provide discipline specific assessment and formulation and you may contribute to specialist autism assessment as part of our Targeted assessment team. You will also provide therapeutic assessment and feedback, sometimes in collaboration with other members of the team from different disciplines; provide recommendations; and write reports. As Endeavour also represents the hub of discipline specific work within ELMHS, you will hold knowledge of evidence-based practices in the area of neurodiversity and mental health and will share this knowledge across the ELMHS service.
About Us:
ELMHS
The Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS) provides assessment and treatment for infants, children, adolescents, young people and their families. We work with the 0-18 age in the Southern Region. We provide a comprehensive assessment service and a range of treatment options including inpatient treatment in times of crisis, community (outpatient) treatment, group programs, family therapy, and specialist services.
The Endeavour Team
The Endeavour Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Team is a specialist assessment and consultation team that completes assessments of both ELMHS and youth mental health program clients (i.e., 0-25 years of age) who experience complexities in neurological, developmental, behavioural, and psychiatric domains. What sets the Endeavour Team apart from other assessments conducted across ELMHS is the practice of joint assessment and formulation that allows expert consensus for complex cases. Young people and families referred to Endeavour have often had a range of previous assessments and the referral to Endeavour represents an identified need in referrers for joint clinical assessment and formulation of often very complex issues. Joint assessment refers to assessment completed by two or more clinicians within the Endeavour Team – often of different discipline backgrounds. Joint formulation refers to formulation amongst two or more clinicians within the Endeavour team, as may also refer to formulation amongst Endeavour clinicians and members of the referring team.
The model is used flexibly and aims to holistically contribute to a broad understanding of a young person’s presentation and needs. For example, the members of the assessing team and the number of sessions required are determined based on the needs of the young person, family, referrer, and others; however, the principle of joint formulation is consistent across all Endeavour assessments. Engaging in a joint formulation process leads to recommendations that support the health and wellbeing of the young person, their family and their relevant community supports.
Young people referred for assessment with the Endeavour Team typically have an area of neurodivergence as defined broadly: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; emotional and behavioural change due to organic causes (neurological); tic disorders; intellectual disability; learning disorders; motor skill disorders and communication disorders. In addition, many of these clients will have co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Young people experiencing these difficulties also may have complex psychosocial factors affecting their development and functioning.
Young people and families referred to Endeavour have often had a range of previous assessments and the referral to Endeavour may represent an identified need in referrers for joint clinical assessment and formulation of complex issues. Other referrals are made for targeted, discipline-specific assessments with the aim of identifying particular areas of strengths and challenges or to facilitate access to appropriate supports.
About You:
To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- An ability to work independently as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experienced in speech pathology assessment using relevant assessment tools
- Experience in or willingness to upskill as necessary in assessment of neurodivergence (e.g. ADOS, MIGDAS etc.)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A team approach to learning and development, leading by example
- Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
- Eligible for membership as a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Australian Drivers License
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 Angie Jackman, Team Manager on (03) 9594 1300.
Position Description documents can be found below:
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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 December, 2025