Title: Speech Pathologist
Eastern Health, VIC, AU, 3128
Speech Pathologist – East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network
- Fixed term, part-time and full-time opportunities available until April 2027
- Grade 2 roles | Immediate start in an exciting new service!
- VW1-VW4 dependent on experience | Excellent entitlements
- Work available at multiple sites across the LHSN
- Strong supervision and professional development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging options | ADOs for full-time staff
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East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)
Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership between Alexandra District Health, Eastern Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, and Yea & District Memorial Hospital to strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.
About the role
As part of an exciting new pilot project, Eastern Health, as part of the LHSN is welcoming clinicians who are interested in working across the east of Victoria.
The LHSN is seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health teams across acute, subacute and ambulatory services. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services, collaborating closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to establish goals and optimise outcomes.
You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence. The position offers scope to participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, while representing the Speech Pathology discipline within the broader health network. Whether your interests lie in acute care, rehabilitation, or community-based services, Eastern Health provides a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and career development.
What you’ll bring
- Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills.
- A strong commitment to high quality care.
- Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.
Benefits of joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Program
Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:
- Regional accommodation – accommodation support available for eligible regional placements
- Travel allowances to support travel between participating hospital sites
- Regional incentives available during full-time regional placement days up to $7,000 p.a.
- Professional development bonuses to support ongoing learning and career growth
- Clinical supervision from experienced allied health professionals
- Broad clinical experience – build skills across metropolitan and regional services, different clinical settings and multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility and variety in work locations and teams
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Click here to view our Candidate Guide and learn more about our recruitment process.
Our commitments
- 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 across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
- We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
- As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
- We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Please click here to view the position description.
Contact Person: Allison Farley
Contact Phone: 0414 611 363
Contact Email: Allison.Farley@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the person listed in the advertisement or our Talent Acquisition team for support on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) or talentacquisition@easternhealth.org.au, including discussing any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.
Our Values in Action
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