Title:  Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator

Speech Pathology Clinical Education Coordinator

• Permanent Part Time | 1 day per week | Enjoy work-life balanced
• Burwood East location and surrounding suburbs | Carparking on site
• Join a friendly and supportive, interprofessional team of educators

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 Speech Pathology Clinical Education Co-ordinator is responsible for the co-ordination and management of the undergraduate speech pathology student program across all Eastern Health sites. The role contributes to an interprofessional education team that promotes excellence in student education experiences and facilitates best practice clinical learning environments for pre-registration students. The incumbent will liaise with key personnel at the relevant Universities, Campus Clinical Co-ordinators, the Eastern Health Speech Pathology Professional Management Team and the Eastern Health Associate Director, Student Programs to ensure all governance and clinical requirements of the Speech Pathology Student programs are met.   

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) through Speech Pathology Australia
• Post graduate qualification in education, research or speech pathology
• At least 10 years’ experience in a relevant profession
• Clinical experience with education programs including experience in clinical practice supervision of Speech Pathology students
• Demonstrated organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
• Significant knowledge and experience in providing supervision, mentoring and support to students.
• Significant knowledge and experience of quality improvement, research processes and commitment to achieving best practice professional clinical standards
• A demonstrated clinical leadership with the demonstrated ability to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute to and foster a positive learning culture
• Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict  management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning

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 (which we will pay for). 

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 decription 

Contact Person: Jacinta Simpson, Acting Associate Director Student Programs

Contact Number: 8396 3590

Contact Email: jacinta.simpson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 16/07/25

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