Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - Community

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. 

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

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 Speech Pathologist Grade 2 on a full-time basis based across our Springvale and Dandenong centre based team, with travel between Monash Health sites as required.

An exciting opportunity for a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to transition to a Grade 2 role, or an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to extend and consolidate their clinical and leadership skills in a community rehabilitation setting. 

This role will see you treat a wide range of patients with varying clinical presentations across neurological, cardiac, pulmonary and oncology streams. This is a great opportunity to diversify your skillset with access to clinical support to develop and grow. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced setting, who enjoys diversity and variety and someone who loves seeing the direct positive impact community rehabilitation has on our client's lives. Our team are inviting, supportive and accommodative. We understand the importance of work/life balance for our staff and with this opportunity, you will be rewarded with that. This role welcomes applicants seeking full or part time opportunities.    

About Us:

Now is a great time to join us and be a part of our relentless pursuit of excellence. We are an inclusive, experienced team of Speech Pathologists offering client-centred, goal driven rehabilitation services maximising independence and well-being following acute illness or injury. We work closely and collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team to achieve our client’s rehabilitation goals providing quality home and centre-based therapy. We aim to deliver a very high standard of care, making a positive impact to every client we treat. 

To see first-hand what our team of Speech Pathologists think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/speech-pathology/ and please check out our You Tube link below. 

About You:

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Your forward thinking approach to care – your ideas matter to us  
• Enthusiasm for working in a multifaceted role  
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills  
• Ambition to grow your clinical skills and expand your knowledge  
• Your proactive and team player attitude  
• Your strong communication and interpersonal skills  

Mandatory requirements of the role: 

• Bachelor/Master of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent degree
• Eligible for membership as a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia 
• Current driver’s license 
• Relevant professional experience working with adults in a rehabilitation or community setting 
• Minimum of 18 months professional experience 
• Completion or working towards completion of VFSS competency (desired) 
• Experience in Neurological rehabilitation (desired) 

In Return:

You’ll be joining Victoria’s largest healthcare network and be a part of:

• A supportive and cohesive team within a larger interdisciplinary setting  
• Genuine career progression pathways  
• Continual opportunities to use your drive for innovation to develop services to meet the changing landscape within the broader healthcare system

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Rosaria Iannelli (Team Leader) on 0459 959 720 or Jenny Walsh (Senior Clinician Speech Pathologist) on 0410 538 944. 

Position Description can be found here and 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: 25 April, 2025