Speech Pathologist (Grade 2), Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre

Employment Type -Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time

Job Category-Other Professionals - Speech Therapy

- Join a supportive, high-performing Speech Pathology team making a real community impact
- Enjoy ongoing training and professional development in a supported work workplace
- Temporary Full Time role (80 hours per fortnight) Parental Leave
- Temporary Part Time role (53.2 hours per fortnight) until 26 March 2027

About the role

Barwon Health Speech Pathology is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre team.

You will provide high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to inpatients within a supportive multidisciplinary rehabilitation environment. Working across communication and swallowing disorders, you will collaborate with consumers, families and the broader healthcare team to support rehabilitation goals, independence and quality of life.

Our Speech Pathology team provides services across acute inpatient, acute outpatient, sub-acute inpatient rehabilitation and aged care settings, offering excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration, professional development and team connection.

Key responsibilities

- Provide assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based management of communication and swallowing disorders.
- Deliver consumer-centred, goal-directed care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Independently manage a clinical caseload while supporting positive rehabilitation outcomes.
- Contribute to clinical education, supervision, quality improvement and service development activities.

What we’re looking for





- Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for certified practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated experience providing speech pathology assessment and management within a clinical setting.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development and continuous improvement.
- Experience in inpatient sub-acute rehabilitation is highly regarded.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Additional information

All appointments are subject to:

- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Application closing date: 30 August 2026

Internal applicants

Shortlisting maycommenceprior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.

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📌 Speech Pathologist (Grade 2), Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (Geelong)
🏢 Barwon Health
📍 Geelong