Speech Pathologist (Grade 3)

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Grade 3  Speech Pathologist Acquired Brain Injury Unit / Rehabilitation and Health of the Older Person

• Fixed Term  - Full Time (80 hrs per f/n) until October 2026 
• Grade 3 Speech Pathologist (VW6-9), $104,135.20 -  $118,981.20 per annum + Superannuation
• Located at Caulfield Hospital in teh Acquired Brain Injury Unit and Subacute Wards 
• Great Staff Benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging

The Department

The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department is a co-ordinated service across all of Alfred Health which includes The Alfred Hospital; Caulfield Hospital; and Sandringham Hospital.

The ABI Service

The Alfred Health Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides a statewide rehabilitation service for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. It provides assessment, rehabilitation and care planning for patients with complex needs following an ABI. The service is comprised of a 36-bed inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic  Senior Speech Pathologist to join the Alfred Health Speech Pathology team. The Speech Pathologist will foster excellence in the Speech Pathology Service by providing leadership and facilitating the clinical and professional skills of Speech Pathology staff and students in the ABI,  Neuro-Rehabilitation and Health of the Older Person units.Mainly,

• To provide a high-quality speech pathology assessment and management of inpatients patients with Acquired Brain Injury as well as in the rehabilitation and aged care settings and the Better@Home program presenting with disorders of communication, swallowing and cognition.
• To contribute to the development of the Speech Pathology Department through participation in ongoing professional development, research and quality activities.
• To be involved in education, training and supervision of AHA staff and students.
• To develop sound working relationships with a range of staff internal and external to Caulfield Hospital including team members, community providers and university staff.

Duties

• Ensuring excellence in Speech Pathology practice within the Aged Care and Neurological Rehabilitation Units.
• Ensuring that clients are provided with high quality assessment and management of communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Ensuring that skills and performance are continually developed through participation in formal and informal education and supervision sessions.
• Supporting and participating in the development and implementation of a staff performance management system in line with hospital policy and procedures.
• Providing the clinical management of in-patient and ambulatory Speech Pathology services in the Neurological Rehabilitation and Aged Care settings.
• Providing high quality clinical supervision of undergraduate speech pathology students within the Neurological Rehabilitation and Aged Care settings.

Experience and Qulaifications required

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• A minimum of 5 years experience, some of which will be in Aged Care, Acute or Sub-acute settings.
• Proven clinical experience, some of which will be in the provision of treatment to the adult population.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of previous involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of Quality Improvement strategies.
• Previous student and staff supervision, together with videofluoroscopy experience would be highly desirable.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Kate Lawlor, Allied Health Manager – Speech Pathology & Language Services, at [email protected]. Mob: 0437353788

Applications closing 11pm AEST, Thursday 12 June  2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au