Full Time | 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Commencing: 4 January 2027 to 19 December 2027

About the role

Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our Primary Care team on a full-time, fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave coverage from 4 January 2027 to 19 December 2027. This position is based in the heart of Northwest Victoria and offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference across rural and regional communities.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide speech pathology assessment, intervention and education services to people of all ages across a variety of settings, including community health centres, schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and clients' homes.

About RDHS

Robinvale District Health Services is a Multi-Purpose Service located on the Murray River, delivering a diverse range of healthcare services across a catchment of approximately 60,000 square kilometres. RDHS provides outreach services to communities throughout Victoria and New South Wales and is committed to improving the health, wellbeing and strength of our communities through leadership and innovation.

About the Role

The Speech Pathologist will:

- Provide assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment services for communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing difficulties.
- Deliver outreach services through a range of flexible service delivery models, including individual and group therapy.
- Provide services across schools, community health centres, acute and aged care settings.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal client outcomes.
- Build strong partnerships with community organisations, service providers and consumers.




- Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Deliver training and education to staff, clients and community members.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5 years' experience.
- Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Broad clinical experience and sound knowledge of community health services.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and workload management skills.
- Current Drivers licence
- Experience in rural healthcare.
- Experience working with Indigenous and culturally diverse communities.
- Membership of a relevant professional association.
- Strong community engagement, facilitation and relationship-building skills.

What We Offer

- A supportive and team-oriented multidisciplinary team environment.
- Diverse clinical caseload across community, hospital and aged care settings.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a tangible impact in rural and regional communities.
- Salary and conditions in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Agreement 2021-2026.

Employment Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to provide:

- Current Police Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Evidence of required vaccinations in line with RDHS policies and public health directives.

People & Culture

Robinvale District Health Services
***************@rdhs.com.au

Robinvale District Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and cultural safety in the workplace.

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