Job Description: Permanent / Full Time position Fitzroy and Kew locations Senior clinical leadership chance within a supportive and collaborative Speech Pathology team
About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
In this senior clinical role, you will provide advanced assessment and management for adults with communication and swallowing disorders within the subacute inpatient setting.
You will manage a specialized clinical caseload while providing leadership and expertise to support high-quality, person-centered and evidence-based care.
Working closely with the Grade 4 Subacute Team Leader and broader multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in optimizing patient outcomes and supporting safe and effective transitions of care.
You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Speech Pathology service, leading clinical initiatives and supporting contemporary models of care, quality improvement and professional development.
Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 3 VW6–VW9 ($104,****** - $118,****** per annum).
Your Responsibilities You will:
Provide advanced Speech Pathology assessment and management for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders
Manage a specialised clinical caseload within the subacute inpatient setting
Provide clinical leadership and promote excellence in evidence-based, person-centred Speech Pathology practice
Work collaboratively with the Grade 4 Subacute Team Leader and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
Provide clinical consultation and expertise in the management of complex patients
Lead and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical initiatives, pathways and models of care
Support quality improvement and service development activities
Contribute to a positive culture of professional learning, collaboration and continuous improvement
Support safe and effective transitions of care for patients across the healthcare continuum
Your Contribution To be successful in this role, you will have:
A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification




Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Commitment to Speech Pathology Australia's Code of Ethics
Demonstrated experience within a subacute inpatient setting
Advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
A genuine passion for the contribution Speech Pathology can make during this critical stage of the patient care journey
A current Victoria Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people professionally and personally.
You'll enjoy:
A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
A healthy work/life balance
Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation
Convenient Fitzroy and Kew locations, with access to public transport, cafés and local amenities
A collaborative and supportive team setting
A culture of learning and continuous improvement
About Speech Pathology
The Speech Pathology team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is committed to providing high-quality and responsive care for people with communication and swallowing needs.
We strive to deliver excellent care through shared expertise, compassion and reflective practice, working collaboratively and transparently to build strong connections and achieve meaningful outcomes for our patients.
Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services.
Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence,



and we are committed to providing outstanding patient care while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.
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 St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
St Vincent's Health Australia 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.
Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet relevant immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.
Contact Helen Leousis ****** ************
Closing Date: 8 October *******: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.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
St Vincent's Health Australia background
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD.
Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.
The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Grade 3 Speech Pathologist Subacute Services (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne