Reference Number: [[id]]:  [[title]]  Employment Type: [[filter2]]  Location: [[custJobl]]   About Northern Health:  As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hourâs drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourneâs North is fast becoming the place to be.   Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologist Speech Pathology Department | Northern Health Craigieburn and Epping  Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join the Northern Health team.  Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourneâs rapidly growing outer north.  Services are provided through our six main campuses: Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.  About the Role This senior clinical role requires an experienced paediatric Speech Pathologist with advanced skills in communication, feeding and swallowing disorders, along with a strong commitment to leadership, quality improvement and family-centred care.  The Grade 3 Paediatric Speech Pathologist provides specialist assessment and management for infants and children with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties, including aspiration risk, paediatric feeding disorders, oral aversion and children requiring Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN). The role works collaboratively with Dietitians within a multidisciplinary home-based feeding service model and provides leadership across the Paediatric Speech Pathology NDIS Program.  The role also provides senior speech pathology input within the Developmental Paediatrics program, including assessment of young children where the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is unclear. The position holds responsibility for the coordination, triage and clinical oversight of the Northern Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Clinic (NASDAC), including multidisciplinary assessment pathways and family feedback processes.  This role is responsible for: Coordinating the Northern Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Clinic (NASDAC), including triaging referrals and facilitating multidisciplinary input from Paediatricians, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists. This includes active clinical participation in the clinic one day per week. Providing comprehensive assessment and management of paediatric outpatients, with a focus on feeding and swallowing disorders. Supporting continuity of care by facilitating smooth transitions from acute hospital admission to community-based services, ensuring families are connected with appropriate long-term supports and resources prior to discharge. Providing clinical leadership, supervision and expert consultation to speech pathology staff and students. Contributing to service development, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice. Providing expert advice and reporting to clinical leaders and the Associate Director to support strategic and operational priorities.  To be successful in this role you will have: Extensive experience in paediatric feeding and swallowing disorders within a hospital or health service setting. Advanced skills in communication assessment and management within developmental services. Proven ability to provide clinical leadership and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with families and leadership teams. Well-developed organisational, communication and problem-solving skills. A commitment to quality improvement, innovation and culturally safe, family-centred care.  Next Steps . . . If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the âApplyâ button and follow the prompts. For further information, please refer to the Position Descriptio n or contact Jessica Andrianakis, Workforce & Clinical Education Lead | Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology & Music Therapy on 0467 389 872 or via Jessica.Andrianakis@nh.org.au  Want to learn more about what it's like to work in Allied Health at Northern Health? Check out this exciting video: Allied Health Careers at Northern Health 𥠠Applications close 10 March 2026  Shortlisting will commence immediately. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, advertising may close early. We encourage you to apply promptly.  Why work at the Northern Health? NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally. Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits. Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new âThriveâ program Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support An inclusive and culturally safe space Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
