Position Title: Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 or 2
Classification: VP3-VW4
Department: Allied Health

Applications Open: 21/07/2026

About 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 focussed 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.

About the Role- Full time - ongoing

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist (Grade 1 or 2)to join our growing team at Regional Care Group working across sites in Korumburra, Leongatha and Wonthaggi. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

For a copy of the Position Description, please contact Regional Care Group HR via **@basscoasthealth.org.au

What We Offer

- Free onsite car and bike parking
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Petrol discounts at a local service station




- Onsite accommodation (where applicable)
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre
- Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)

Mandatory Requirements

- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent
- Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Entitlement to work within Australia
- Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
- Provision of valid Working with Children Check
- Provision of an NDIS Worker Screening Check
- In accordance with Directions made by the Secretary, Department of Health, this employee must be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine
- At least 2 years’ experience working in any of general medicine, stroke/neurology, geriatric evaluation and management, inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation caseloads
- Demonstrated knowledge and reasoning in adult Speech Pathology assessment and intervention in any of acute, rehabilitation, community or residential aged care settings
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
- An understanding of the principles of and demonstrated involvement in continuous quality improvement

Applications close on 16 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

For further information, please contact the hiring manager - Sara Mullery (Allied Health Manager) via email ************@gshs.com.au or via phone 03 3565 4270

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📌 Speech Pathologist (Leongatha)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Leongatha