Job Description:

Kew location

Permanent, Part Time – 32 hours per week

Senior clinical leadership opportunity within a friendly and supportive team

About the Role

An exciting prospect exists for an experienced Speech Pathologist to provide high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based Speech Pathology services to residents within St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s Public Aged Care Services. In this senior role, you will provide clinical leadership and expert consultation across residential aged care, supporting best practice in the management of communication and swallowing disorders. You will work closely with nursing, allied health and support services to promote excellent resident outcomes and contribute to the ongoing development of contemporary models of care.

You will:

Provide clinical leadership across residential aged care Speech Pathology services, promoting best practice in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders

Provide expert clinical consultation and support for residents with complex communication and swallowing needs

Work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Managers, Support Services and Allied Health teams

Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of systems and processes that support compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards

Support the delivery of contemporary, person-centred models of care that promote positive outcomes and quality of life for residents

The classification for this position will range from VW6–VW9 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20) per annum, pro rata for part time.

Your Contribution

You will be an experienced Speech Pathologist with strong clinical expertise,



excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for older adults.

You will also bring:

Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification

At least 8 years’ experience in adult Speech Pathology

Extensive experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders

Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership and expert consultation

Strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to identify, develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders

A genuine interest in and commitment to working with older adults and delivering person-centred care

What We Offer

A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

A healthy work/life balance

Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals

A supportive workplace with a strong culture of continuous improvement

About Speech Pathology

Our Speech Pathology team strives to provide excellent and responsive care through shared expertise, compassion and reflective practice. We work collaboratively and transparently to build strong connections and achieve meaningful outcomes for the people in our care.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching,



research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including influenza vaccination.

This position is subject to applicable Victorian Government vaccination requirements. Successful applicants must meet these requirements. Please contact us if you would like further information.

Contact

Helen Leousis

0431 451 696

Closing Date: 18 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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