Title:  Speech Pathologist - Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service

Senior Speech Pathologist, Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service 

• Box Hill Community Team | Close to shops and public transport
• Grade 3 | Permanent Part-time | 20 hours a week | Work-life balance
• Be part of our supportive and dynamic team | Enjoy career development

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Infant, Child, and Youth Mental Health Service (ICYMHS) provides mental health assessments, case management, and clinical interventions for children and young people (0 -26 years), who present with mental health difficulties, and their families.  The Senior Speech Pathologist will provide high quality clinical speech pathology communication assessment and consultation services for children and young people 0 – 26 years of age presenting with complex mental health challenges, trauma, and/or disabilities.   The position is part of a multidisciplinary team that has access to ongoing professional development as well as regular clinical and professional supervision.  We are a growing and dynamic team, who are dedicated to high quality care and supporting one another.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia including demonstrated evidence of professional development activities equivalent to Certified Practising Speech Pathologist requirements 
• A demonstrated capacity to inspire, influence, lead and motivate staff and to contribute to a positive and compassionate organisational culture. 
• Demonstrated high level of analytical thinking and investigative skills involving research & quality improvement activities, benchmarking and resource identification, including innovative, service delivery models 
• Experience in assessment and delivery of assessment in one to one models for clients. 
• Demonstrated capacity to utilise a parent capacity building model 
• Strong organisational and time management skills, efficient work practices 
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and applying current clinical knowledge 
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning.  
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct supervision with students, and to provide coaching, mentoring or peer support 

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.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

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 application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Lia Hunter or Krista Gregory

Contact Number: Lia: 9843 1200 or Krista:  0459 809 728

Job Posting End Date: 14/09/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day