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Position Title: Senior Paediatric Speech Pathology Lead

Employment Status: Fixed Term Part Time, FTE (0.84) - 67 hours per fortnight

Classification: Grade 3

Department: Speech Pathology, Allied Health

Location: Wonthaggi Hospital & Phillip Island Community Hospital

About Bayside Health:

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland.

We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between.

More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focussed on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive.

Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

About the Role

Bayside Health is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathology Lead to join our growing team at Regional Care Group working across sites in Phillip Island and Wonthaggi. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to your community while working in a supportive and innovative organisation.

Servicing birth to school aged children including paediatric feeding, working within a multidisciplinary service.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: please contact [email protected] for a copy.

What We Offer





As a part of Bayside Health - Regional Care Group, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

- Free onsite car and bike parking
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Petrol discounts at a local service station
- Onsite accommodation (where applicable)
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted gym memberships at a local fitness centre
- Flexible working arrangements (where applicable)
- Café (Wonthaggi & Leongatha)

Mandatory Requirements

Essential

- Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent
- Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Entitlement to work within Australia
- Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the issue date
- Provision of valid Working with Children Check
- Provision of an NDIS Worker Screening Check
- In accordance with Directions made by the Secretary, Department of Health, this employee must be vaccinated against Influenza with a TGA approved vaccine
- Current driver’s licence

Desirable
- At least 2 years’ experience working in any of general medicine, stroke/neurology, geriatric evaluation and management, inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation caseloads
- Demonstrated knowledge and reasoning in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment and intervention in any of acute, rehabilitation or community settings
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills,



both written and verbal
- Established skills in organisation, planning and priority setting
- Demonstrated understanding of person-centred care
- An understanding of the principles of and demonstrated involvement in continuous quality improvement

How to Apply For further information, please contact the hiring manager - Hannah Toose (Speech Pathology Manager) via email [email protected] or via phone 030487728527 For any questions, please feel welcome to contact the People & Culture Team at [email protected]

Please state in your application if you currently work for Bayside Health.

The role ceases advertising on 24/11/2026

Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Thank you for your interest in this role. Bayside Health (Regional Care Group) is regularly advertising positions across the health service so please take the time to review other relevant opportunities by going to Bayside Health job openings and vacancies | SEEK

Additional Information

Bayside Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with all abilities.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Bayside Health and help us to deliver healthy lives for everyone, through sustainable, creative, compassionate care.

📌 Senior Paediatric Speech Pathology Lead (Wonthaggi)
🏢 Bayside Health
📍 Wonthaggi