Speech Pathology Deputy Manager

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Fixed term position until 31 January 2027
• Part time or full time positions considered (up to 80 hours per fortnight)
• Speech Pathologist Grade 4, Year 1-4 (VW24-VW27)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation and care for our staff. We are Art Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Dietetics, Disability Liaison Officers, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Pathology & Language Services, and Spiritual Care, as well as Allied Health Assistants. We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.  

The Role

The Speech Pathology Deputy Manager & Language Service Lead provides operational support to the Speech Pathology Manager. Under the direction of the Speech Pathology & Language Services Manager, they will provide support across:

• Leadership, management and professional practice of the Speech Pathology and Language Services service to ensure the provision of high-quality services across these two teams in accordance with Alfred Health strategic and operational plans and Speech Pathology professional practice standards.
• Specific allocated Speech Pathology operational responsibilities and /or Speech Pathology leadership portfolios.
• Allied Health clinical program leadership portfolio
• Responsibilities for ensuring expert clinical intervention is provided and that clinical care is provided in accordance with best practice professional standards and other relevant external standards
• Advising on the strategic direction of the Speech Pathology and Language services and the contribution to the allied health service within the clinical programs in consultation with Speech Pathology Manager
• Working collaboratively with operational managers to support achievement of broader allied health goals.
• Performing other duties as required and delegated by the Discipline Manager, Chief Allied Health Officer/Director of Allied Health or Deputy Director of Allied Health.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Possesses qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Post-graduate clinical qualifications or health services management/administration/ business management at Masters level or higher.
• Experience in the delivery and/or management of a Speech Pathology service in a hospital environment
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues and directions of allied health services
• Demonstrated understanding of organisational change concepts and practices, with the ability to lead and manage a team through change
• Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills with an ability to develop sound working relationships and work effectively within a team
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing staff professional development, service review and quality improvement and research initiatives
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of Speech Pathologists, students and support staff.
• High level planning and organisational skills
• An ability to monitor performance, lead and motivate staff and to ensure department standards are upheld
• Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence
• Demonstrated capacity to motivate staff and to contribute to a positive organisational culture
• Demonstrated financial management skills
• Working knowledge, experience and competency with information management systems.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Gemma Duffield, Acting Speech Pathology Manager - [email protected] or 0428 840 192 

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 3rd September 2026. 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.