Title: Speech Pathologist
Requisition ID: 5861
Location:
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
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Job Posting Date: 12 Aug 2026
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Speech Pathologist – East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network
Fixed term, part-time and full-time opportunities available until April 2027
Grade 2 roles | Immediate start in an exciting new service!
VW1-VW4 dependent on experience | Excellent entitlements
Work available at multiple sites across the LHSN
Strong supervision and professional development opportunities
Generous salary packaging options | ADOs for full time staff
Join the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network and play a key role in supporting high-quality Speech Pathology services across metropolitan and regional health services.
East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)
Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership between Alexandra District Health, Eastern Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, and Yea & District Memorial Hospital, to strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.
About the role
As part of an exciting new pilot project, Eastern Health, as part of the LHSN is welcoming clinicians who are interested in working across the east of Victoria.
The LHSN is seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health teams across acute, subacute and ambulatory services. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services, collaborating closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to establish goals and optimise outcomes.
You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence. The position offers scope to participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, while representing the Speech Pathology discipline within the broader health network. Whether your interests lie in acute care, rehabilitation, or community-based services, Eastern Health provides a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and career development.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills.
A strong commitment to high quality care.
Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients.
The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Benefits of joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Program
Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:
Regional accommodation – accommodation support available for eligible regional placements
Travel allowances to support travel between participating hospital sites
Regional incentives available during full-time regional placement days up to $7,000 p.a.
Professional development bonuses to support ongoing learning and career growth
Clinical supervision from experienced allied health professionals
Broad clinical experience – build skills across metropolitan and regional services, different clinical settings and multidisciplinary teams
Flexibility and variety in work locations and teams
The program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical experience, build professional networks across the LHSN and develop your career, while helping strengthen Speech Pathology capacity across metropolitan and regional services.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
Study and professional development leave
Friendly and supportive teams
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Fitness passport for work-life balance
Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
Next steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Advertising may end before the closing date.
We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Please click here to view the Position Description.
Contact Person: Allison Farley
Contact Phone: 0414 611 363
Contact Email: [email protected]
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
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