Date: 19 Aug 2026
Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
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Company: Goulburn Valley Health
Reference Number: 2295
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80
Classification: Experienced Grade 2 or Grade 3 Speech Pathologist
Location: Community Health
Closing date: 19/09/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Eilish Hobbs on
[email protected].
Salary range: $90,183 - $110,676
ANZSCO 252712 - Open to suitably qualified candidates seeking employer nominated sponsorship opportunities.
Relocating to our region:
Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.
Relocation Support:
Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
Interstate - up to $5,000
Overseas - up to $8,000
Accommodation Support:
Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available)
+Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation.
About the role:
Come and join the GV Health Rural Allied Health Team (RAHT), a team with a well renowned supportive workplace culture with an opportunity to work alongside experienced Allied Health Professionals.
In this role you will work autonomously, undertake a varied and diverse workload and provide interventions in predominately home based settings, making a true difference to our client’s independence and well-being. There is no nursing home work.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Social Work and Speech Pathology services, supported by Allied Health Assistants.
The Speech Pathologist will provide person centred care with an opportunity to:
Travel across the Goulburn Valley region working in home and clinic settings
Work with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
Provide specialist intervention to clients with dysphagia and complex communication disorders.
Advise on appropriate communication aids and devices.
Develop goals and care plans to assist consumers to remain at home and active in their local community.
Work with a diverse range of consumers and health conditions.
Participate in student training programs
Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
A comprehensive orientation program is available, along with supervision and support opportunities.
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist with:
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
A member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and participating in the SPA professional self regulation program
Knowledge and experience in the delivery of Speech Pathology services within home and community-based settings
Knowledge of the service system and ability to liaise and advocate across the full spectrum of health and community care
Experience in the management of adult clients presenting with dysphagia
In your application you are required to provide responses to the key selection criteria and provide a copy of your qualification certificate and SPA membership.
You can view the Position Description here: Grade 2 or Grade 3
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'.
How to apply:
External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/
About GV Health:
Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.
With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.
Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more.
Our region:
Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.
A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities. Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here
Our benefits:
Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program
Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace:
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.
Pre-employment requirements:
Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.
Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.
Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
