Date: 18 Jun 2026
Location:
Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
Company:
Goulburn Valley Health
Reference Number: 2540
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80
Classification: Speech Pathologist Manager Grade 3B - 4B (MI88 or AH28)
Location: Graham Street
Closing date: 15/07/2026
For a confidential conversation please contact: Robyn Hucker on
[email protected].
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:
We are seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to lead our Speech Pathology service at GV Health. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based services across acute, subacute, outpatient and specialist settings. You will provide clinical governance, operational leadership and strategic direction, while supporting patient flow and improving outcomes across the care continuum. You will work closely with Allied Health leaders and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, patient-centred care, while also maintaining an appropriate clinical caseload.
About you:
Experienced Speech Pathologist with strong clinical capability (10 Years +)
Proven leadership or readiness to step into a leadership role
Strong understanding of patient flow, service delivery and clinical governance
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Committed to quality improvement and team development
Requirements:
Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
Eligibility for Certified Practicing membership (Speech Pathology Australia)
Current driver’s licence
Why join us:
Lead a valued and established service
Strong Allied Health leadership support
Real opportunity to shape and improve services
Regional lifestyle with meaningful impact
Please submit:
A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (outlined in the Position Description)
Current resume
Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their manager.
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.
