Speech Pathologist Grade 3

Job Description:

• Part Time / Fixed Term position until 29 January 2027

• 1 day (8 hours) per fortnight

• Challenging and rewarding work environment

• Best practice implementation

About the Role
You will work within a flexible, interdisciplinary structure, that ensures the delivery of high quality therapy services to all clients of the Young Adult Complex Disability service (YACDS), making sure that the client’s needs are met and they receive ‘the right treatment in the right place at the right time’.

There is a significant clinical component of this role. You will:

• Assess and manage referred patients in accordance with up-to-date knowledge of departmental clinical policies and currently accepted Speech Pathology Australia professional standards of practice 

• Provide clinical leadership in maintaining an evidence and outcomes based service    

• Develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of community based providers suitable to refer YACDS patients to. 

Classifications for this position will range from classification range VW6 – VW9 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), or Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent

• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and commitment to Speech Pathology Australia’s Code of Ethics

• Post graduate qualifications desirable

• Minimum of seven (7) years post-graduate experience in a relevant field of rehabilitation 

• Demonstrated experience in Speech Pathology management of adults with disability, with disorders of communication and swallowing, in a community/outpatient setting 

• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

• Culture of continuous improvement

About The Young Adult Complex Disability Service
The Young Adult Complex Disability Service (YACDS) is part of the Health Independence Program (HIP). The YACDs supports patients, their families and carers to transition into the adult health care system from children’s health services. The YACDS is available to adults, aged under 40, with a history of developmental disability such as cerebral palsy or other medical conditions. Intervention provided includes assessment, treatment and short term management which is time-limited and goal–orientated. 

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA 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. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Andrea Thomson andrea.thomson@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

12 April 2026 11:59pm

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 Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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