Speech Pathologist | Community Care and Complex Adult Caseload

About the Company
4 Healthcare is proud to be partnering with a regional public health service in Victoria that delivers care across hospital and community settings. Its allied health services support people with a range of health conditions, helping them maintain their independence and participate in everyday life. The organisation brings together professionals from different disciplines, with opportunities to collaborate, develop clinical skills and contribute to better outcomes for the people and communities they serve.

About the role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist to work across home and clinic settings, supporting adults who require assistance with swallowing, communication and everyday functioning.

You'll work with older people, adults living with disability, people with ongoing health conditions and their carers. Your focus will be on practical, individualised interventions that help clients remain safe, communicate effectively and maintain their independence at home.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Assessing and managing adult clients with dysphagia and complex communication disorders.
- Developing individualised intervention plans and goals based on each client's needs and circumstances.
- Recommending suitable communication aids and devices to support daily communication.
- Working with clients, families and carers to identify practical strategies that promote safety and independence.




- Delivering services through home visits and clinic appointments across a regional catchment.
- Coordinating care with other health and community services, including advocating for clients where needed.
- Maintaining appropriate clinical records and contributing to service quality improvement.
- Participating in student education and training activities as required.

You'll have the autonomy to plan and deliver your clinical work while being part of a multidisciplinary allied health service. Orientation, clinical supervision and opportunities to seek guidance from experienced colleagues are available to support your practice.

The role is based in regional Victoria, with travel to clients across surrounding communities. It is a permanent, full-time position working 80 hours per fortnight, suited to a Speech Pathologist with established clinical experience who is comfortable working in community-based care.

Benefits to you

- Visa sponsorship: Available for eligible applicants, subject to relevant requirements.
- Relocation support: Assistance may be available for eligible candidates moving to take up the position, including support with settling into the area.
- Professional development:



Opportunities to maintain and develop your clinical skills through ongoing learning and approved development activities.
- Salary packaging: Access to applicable salary packaging arrangements.
- Work-life balance: Employment conditions and leave provisions in line with the applicable arrangements.
- Employee wellbeing: Access to confidential employee support services.

What You'll Need

- A Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology or an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Membership of Speech Pathology Australia and participation in its professional self-regulation program.
- Experience delivering Speech Pathology services in home and community-based settings.
- Clinical knowledge and experience in managing adult clients with dysphagia.
- The ability to assess complex presentations and develop appropriate, evidence-informed intervention plans.
- An understanding of health and community care services, including the ability to liaise with other providers and advocate for clients.

This prospect is aimed at an experienced Speech Pathologist who can demonstrate the clinical skills required for the position. Candidates considering employer-sponsored visa arrangements should discuss their eligibility with 4 Healthcare Recruitment.

To Apply

If you're looking to broaden your clinical experience in adult dysphagia and complex communication while helping people maintain their independence at home, we'd like to hear from you.

Send your resume to Sam at [email protected] or contact him on 0480 841 415 for more details about the role.

📌 Speech Pathologist | Community Care and Complex Adult Caseload (Victoria)
🏢 4 Healthcare Recruitment
📍 Victoria