Speech Pathologist - Infant and Child Team

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.

• 12 month Fixed-Term contract, commencing 28th July 2025
• Full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
• SPEECH PATH GR 2 YR 1-4 (YB47 –YB50)
• Great staff benefits!
• Located in Moorabbin

The Department

Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is friendly to infants, children, young people and their families/carers. We provide accessible mental health services. We welcome consumers, inclusive of family, friends and support networks so we can provide the best collaborative care for our young people.

Our service is divided into two streams 0-11 and 12-26 years, and includes specialist services in the areas of perinatal care, neurodevelopmental presentations, eating disorders and outreach support.

We pride ourselves on our specialist, multi-disciplinary approach to mental health care incorporating the lived and living experience of family peer specialists and youth peer workers.

Alfred Health staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS, including shared values and attitudes, inclusion of diversity, company culture, innovation and impact, and career growth. Our staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do, express feeling valued in the work they undertake, and that they are making a difference. Alfred Health prides itself on taking care of their staff by providing support, supervision, reflective practice, education and professional development, whilst challenging them to grow.

If you want to build a career in a team that adopts a family focused and systemic lens, and one which values respect, partnership and integrity, then click below to learn more about this job opportunity

The Role

This is a speech pathology discipline-specific role providing assessments, consultation and intervention across the 0-26 age range. As a member of the Infant and Child Team, you will also provide case management, clinical assessment and intervention for infants and children (aged 0-11) experiencing emotional, behavioural and mental health difficulties and their families. 

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Experienced speech pathologist
• Sound knowledge of Speech Pathology practice in Mental Health

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly.

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

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Marcella van Mourik, Team Leader, Infant and Child Team on 8552 0555 or 0419 152 830

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 26th 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