Job Description: • Fitzroy OR Kew • Ongoing training and development opportunities • Full Time, permanent Part Time (0.8 FTE), fixed term opportunities available! About the Role As the Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you will be responsible for the assessment and management of communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in primarily the acute setting including caseloads such as Neurology, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine. Your duties will include the delivery of the highest standard of speech pathology services to patients at St Vincent’s incorporating the mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries by: Assessing and managing patients in accordance with up-to-date knowledge of departmental clinical policies and guidelines, and currently accepted Speech Pathology Australia professional standards of practice Implementing speech pathology services that are based on the latest available evidence Participating in continuous improvement and quality improvement Providing clinical supervision to Speech Pathology students Classifications for this position will range from VW1-VW4 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40) Your Contribution Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), or Bachelor Speech Pathology, or equivalent Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position papers / Code of Ethics Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain What we Offer • A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs • Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling • A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!) • 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 Speech Pathology department The Speech Pathology Department is committed to providing high quality Speech Pathology services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. The Speech Pathology team provides services across the continuum of care, over multiple campuses. Come and join an experienced, dynamic and supportive team! 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). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. For any queries please contact: Helen Leousis Chief Speech Pathologist and Speech Pathology Manager helen.leousis@svha.org.au 0431451696 Closing Date: 30 August 2025 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 Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct
