Speech Pathologist

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.

• Full time position at 80 hours per FN
• Fixed term until June 2026
• Great staff benefits
• The Alfred location

ALLIED HEALTH

Alfred Health’s Allied Health comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines who provide patient centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health.  The Allied Health team includes clinicians from Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Speech Pathology, Social Work, Nutrition and Psychology (including Neuropsychology) and are supported by Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health team works closely with the Nursing and Medical teams to provide a comprehensive and timely service to both in patients and out patients.

Allied Health disciplines provide care that optimises physical, psychosocial, communication and cognitive functioning. The Allied Health Professional Practice Framework underpins the work of Allied Health in contributing to Alfred Health’s purpose.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Speech Pathology Department & Service is coordinated across Alfred Health including The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. At The Alfred a Speech Pathology service is provided to inpatients on all units and outpatients as referred through medical clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

• To provide a high quality speech pathology service to all in- and out-patients in the Acute and SubAcute clinical setting at  Alfred Health.
• To provide high quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• To contribute to the management of the Speech Pathology Department through participation in professional development and ongoing quality activities.
• To provide supervision, education and training of staff and students as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
• Experience within an acute or subacute setting

STAFF BENEFITS

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Car Parking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (The Alfred only)
• Child care services (The Alfred only)

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

All enquiries should be addressed to Speech Pathology Manager, Kate Lawlor, [email protected]. Mobile 0437353788

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 06th of May 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