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 environmentTemporary Full Time role (80 hours per fortnight) Parental Leave
Temporary Part Time role (53.2 hours per fortnight) until 26 March ****
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, career 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 benefitsLiving 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 ****
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