Speech Pathologist: Grade 1

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 December 2026
• Full time (80 hours per fortnight + monthly ADO)
• Speech Pathologist Grade 1, Year 1-7 (VP3-VP7)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)

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. This position is a 6 month role providing general cover and backfill for all 3 sites across The Alfred, Sandringham and Caulfield Hospitals including the Community Rehabilitation Centre.

The Role

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Providing a high level of Speech Pathology service to the allocated caseload within both the acute and subacute settings
• Demonstrating and developing a sound level of clinical knowledge in the areas of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition.
• Ensuring that Speech Pathology goals in the provision of treatment are patient focussed.
• Liaising with senior speech pathology, medical staff and team members regarding appropriate clinical management of patients.
• Actively participating in team meetings to ensure overall patient goals are comprehensive and holistic.
• Ensuring clinical and professional skills and performance are continually developed through participation in formal and informal education and supervision sessions.
• Undertaking self-learning relevant to the area of work to ensure evidence-based speech pathology practice.
• Planning and managing own workload to ensure adequate time for achievement of the primary objectives of the position.
• Continuous self-evaluation of performance and patient care.
• Actively contributing to the annual departmental quality improvement plan.
• Conducting in-services to hospital personnel such as nursing, medical and other allied health staff.
• Participating in the department student education program under the supervision and direction of more senior Speech Pathology staff.
• Supervision of AHAs during activities pertaining to their patients

Experience and Qualifications Required

Essential

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in an acute setting is preferred.

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

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

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact Gemma Duffield, Acting Allied Health Manager – Speech Pathology & Language Services - [email protected]

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 24th July 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.