Grade 3 Speech Pathologist Subacute Services

Job Description:

• Permanent / Full Time position

• Fitzroy and Kew locations

• Senior clinical leadership opportunity within a supportive and collaborative Speech Pathology team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. In this senior clinical role, you will provide advanced assessment and management for adults with communication and swallowing disorders within the subacute inpatient setting. You will manage a specialized clinical caseload while providing leadership and expertise to support high-quality, person-centered and evidence-based care. Working closely with the Grade 4 Subacute Team Leader and broader multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in optimizing patient outcomes and supporting safe and effective transitions of care. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the Speech Pathology service, leading clinical initiatives and supporting contemporary models of care, quality improvement and professional development.

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 3 VW6–VW9 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20 per annum).

Your Responsibilities

You will:

• Provide advanced Speech Pathology assessment and management for adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders

• Manage a specialised clinical caseload within the subacute inpatient setting

• Provide clinical leadership and promote excellence in evidence-based, person-centred Speech Pathology practice

• Work collaboratively with the Grade 4 Subacute Team Leader and multidisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes

• Provide clinical consultation and expertise in the management of complex patients

• Lead and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical initiatives, pathways and models of care

• Support quality improvement and service development activities

• Contribute to a positive culture of professional learning, collaboration and continuous improvement

• Support safe and effective transitions of care for patients across the healthcare continuum

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification

• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia

• Commitment to Speech Pathology Australia’s Code of Ethics

• Demonstrated experience within a subacute inpatient setting

• Advanced clinical skills in the assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• A genuine passion for the contribution Speech Pathology can make during this critical stage of the patient care journey

• A current Victoria Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people professionally and personally. You’ll enjoy:

• A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• A healthy work/life balance

• Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals

• Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation

• Convenient Fitzroy and Kew locations, with access to public transport, cafés and local amenities

• A collaborative and supportive team environment

• A culture of learning and continuous improvement

About Speech Pathology

The Speech Pathology team at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is committed to providing high-quality and responsive care for people with communication and swallowing needs. We strive to deliver excellent care through shared expertise, compassion and reflective practice, working collaboratively and transparently to build strong connections and achieve meaningful outcomes for our patients.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, and we are committed to providing outstanding patient care while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

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 identified. 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. St Vincent’s Health Australia 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. Successful applicants may therefore be required to meet relevant immunisation requirements, including annual influenza vaccination.

Contact

Helen Leousis helen.leousis@svha.org.au

0431 451 696

Closing Date:

8 October 2026 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:

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