Senior Speech Pathologist

Bayside Health

Melbourne VIC

Speech Therapy (Healthcare and Medical)

Contract/Temp

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Fixed term parental leave position until 28 September 2027

Part time or full time considered (up to 1.0EFT, 80 hours per fortnight)

Speech Pathologist Grade 3, Year 1-4 (VW6-VW9)

Located at Caulfield Hospital

Great staff benefits!

The Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology and Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. 

The Role

The Speech Pathologist in this position is responsible for:

Providing high-quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders

Fostering excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students.

Maintaining effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders

Coordinating and leading quality improvement, service development, research and evaluation activities as appropriate

Promoting a culture of ongoing learning, reflective practice and evidence-based care within the Speech Pathology Department and ABI Rehabilitation Service

Assisting in monitoring client outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and clinical practice

Providing supervision, education and training of staff and students as appropriate.

Qualifications/Experience Required

A recognised degree in Speech Pathology

Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia

Minimum 7 years of experience in provision of Speech Pathology services, with experience in acquired brain injury, behaviours of concern and tracheostomy being highly desirable.

Post graduate qualifications in a relevant clinical area or working towards this being highly desirable

Demonstrated high-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and management skills in Speech Pathology, including communication and swallowing disorders, with experience in rehabilitation settings, and acquired brain injury highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships

Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to support, mentor and develop Speech Pathology staff and students, foster professional growth, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.

Experience supervising and coordinating students and staff, including participation in competency, training and professional development programs.

Staff Benefits

Salary packaging and novated leasing through Maxxia

Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability

Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership

Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)

Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description with a cover letter.

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 8th September 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

For enquiries regarding this position, contact Gemma Duffield, Acting Speech Pathology Manager: g.duffield@alfred.org.au or 0428840192