Job Description

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

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Applications Open: 21/07/2026

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About Bayside Health:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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About the Role- Full time - ongoing

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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 opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

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

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What We Offer

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




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

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

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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