Community Speech Therapist |Locum OR Fixed Term| Regional VIC

Locum OR Fixed Term Speech Pathologist - Community | Regional Victoria

Locum rates $60-$70 per hour / Fixed Term $45 - $53 + AL + Sick Leave

Regional Victoria | Only 2 hours from Melbourne

ASAP Start | 6-12 month fixed term contract | Potential extension

We're looking for a Speech Pathologist to join a supportive community allied health team in regional Victoria, with flexible employment options to suit your availability and preferences.

Whether you're looking for a shorter-term locum contract or the stability of a 6-12 month fixed-term position, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a varied community caseload while enjoying a great regional lifestyle just two hours from Melbourne.

You’ll be working with older adults and people living with disability, helping clients maintain their independence, safety and quality of life within their own homes and communities.

The Role

- Working as part of a cooperative multidisciplinary team, your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering Speech Pathology assessments and interventions to community-based clients.
- Supporting older adults and individuals living with disability.
- Managing a varied caseload, including clients with progressive neurological conditions.
- Developing individualised treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients, families and carers.
- Providing services primarily through home visits, with some clinic-based appointments.
- Working across HACC PYP,



CHSP and occasional NDIS-funded services.
- Collaborating with Allied Health Assistants and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.

About You

We’re looking for a Speech Pathologist who is confident working independently and enjoys the variety of a community-based role.

Ideally, you’ll have:

- Experience in community health, aged care, disability or home-based services.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning and goal-setting skills.
- Confidence managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Experience supporting clients with neurological conditions (desirable).

Why This Role?

- Flexible contracts - Choose between locum or 6-12 month fixed-term employment.
- Competitive remuneration - Locum rates of $60-$70/hr + Super or fixed-term rates of $45-$53/hr with annual and personal leave entitlements.
- Great location - Enjoy regional Victoria while remaining just two hours from Melbourne.
- Varied caseload - Develop your clinical experience across community health, aged care and disability.
- Supportive environment - Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary allied health team.
- Working Holiday Visas Welcome - Subject to visa conditions and employment eligibility.

Requirements

- Degree in Speech Pathology + SPA registration
- Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome!
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Eligibility to obtain WWCC and NPC

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📌 Community Speech Therapist |Locum OR Fixed Term| Regional VIC (Melbourne)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 Melbourne