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 focused 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 ****.
Fixed term parental leave position until 28 September ****
Part time or full time considered (up to 1.0EFT, 80 hours per fortnight)
Speech Pathologist Grade 3, Year 1-4 (VW6-VW9)
Located at Caulfield Hospital
Great staff benefits!
The Department
In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff.
We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants.
We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
The Role
The Speech Pathologist in this position is responsible for:




Providing high-quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders
Fostering excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students.
Maintaining effective collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary team members, external service providers and other relevant stakeholders
Coordinating and leading quality improvement, service development, research and evaluation activities as appropriate
Promoting a culture of ongoing learning, reflective practice and evidence-based care within the Speech Pathology Department and ABI Rehabilitation Service
Assisting in monitoring client outcomes and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and clinical practice
Providing supervision, education and training of staff and students as appropriate.
Qualifications/Experience Required
A recognised degree in Speech Pathology
Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
Minimum 7 years of experience in provision of Speech Pathology services, with experience in acquired brain injury, behaviours of concern and tracheostomy being highly desirable.
Post graduate qualifications in a relevant clinical area or working towards this being highly desirable
Demonstrated high-level assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and management skills in Speech Pathology, including communication and swallowing disorders, with experience in rehabilitation settings, and acquired brain injury highly desirable.




Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, developing and maintaining effective working relationships
Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to support, mentor and develop Speech Pathology staff and students, foster professional growth, and contribute to a positive and inclusive team culture.
Experience supervising and coordinating students and staff, including participation in competency, training and professional development programs.
Staff Advantages
Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
*subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport(pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children's Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Gemma Duffield, Acting Speech Pathology Manager - ****** or ************
Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 8th September ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Alfred
📍 Melbourne