Permanent / Full Time position Fitzroy and Kew locations
Join a supportive and dynamic Speech Pathology team with excellent professional development opportunities
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.
In this role, you will provide assessment and management for adults with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across a diverse range of acute and subacute clinical settings.
You will have the prospect to work across a variety of caseloads, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) and @home services.
Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology services that support positive patient outcomes and contribute to safe and effective transitions of care.
You will also have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research and service development, while continuing to develop your clinical skills and professional expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Assess and manage patients with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings
Provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
Work across a diverse range of clinical areas, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, GEM and @home services
Ensure clinical practice aligns with departmental policies, guidelines and current Speech Pathology Australia professional standards
Contribute to effective communication and collaboration across the multidisciplinary team




Participate in quality improvement, research and service development activities
Contribute to a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement
Your Contribution
A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position statements and the Code of Ethics
Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred clinical practice
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
A current Victoria Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
What We Offer
A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
Access to Fitness Passport, providing access to an extensive network of fitness facilities
Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
A healthy work/life balance
Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
A supportive team environment and culture of continuous improvement
Convenient Fitzroy and Kew locations, close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne's CBD
Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 VW1-VW4 Grade 2 ($90,****** - $103,******) per annum.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission,



and diversity reflects the community we serve.
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/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit or get in contact at ******
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.
Closing Date: 11 October *******:59pm
About St Vincent's
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 2 Speech Pathologist Acute & Subacute Services (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne