Title:  Paediatric Speech Pathologist Grade 1

Speech Pathologist - Paediatrics Community Health - Grade 1  

• Fixed term, Part Time position until January |  Grade 1   
• Community Health based in Outer East Region (Ringwood East and Yarra Valley) 
• Be supported in a multi-disciplinary team with regular supervision 
• Classification VP2 - VP7 dependent on experience 

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

You will provide clinical speech pathology services to pre-schoolers and their families at Community Health, Eastern Health, utilising both group and individual therapy models. You will work closely with other speech pathologists, paediatric allied health professionals and allied health assistants to ensure effective training empowers parents/caregivers to become key partners in their child’s speech therapy. Supervision will be provided. There are opportunities to upskill in paediatric feeding if desired.  

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 

• Passion in working with families from vulnerable backgrounds 

• Experience in assessment and delivery of therapy in both group and one to one models for clients with communication difficulties. 

• 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 

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: Stephanie Walker - Team Leader - Child & Family Team

Contact Number: 0435 265 774

Contact Email: stephanie.walker@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 18th August 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) 

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