Speech Pathologist

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 - Grade 1 or 2 Speech Pathologist 
• Part time (32 hours forntightly)
• Grade 1 VP4 to VP7 or Grade 2 VW1 to VW4
• Alfred Health 
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging

The department:

The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department consists of The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. The Alfred Speech Pathology Department provides a service to all Alfred in-patients and a limited specialised outpatient service.

The role

• To provide a high quality speech pathology service to all inpatients in the Acute 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

Experience and Qualifications Required: 

Essential:

• Proven clinical experience, in either the Acute Care environment or SubAcute care, preferably with videofluoroscopic assessment
• Ability to demonstrate a strong theoretical knowledge base in the areas of expertise.
• An understanding of quality management and its application in health care.

Desireable:

• Experience in supervision and professional development of support staff and speech pathology students.
• Demonstrated ability to manage statistical data, including measuring outcomes and processes.

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• 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 position, please contact Kate Lawlor, Allied Health Manager – Speech Pathology & Language Services at [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 16th March 2026 11pm AEDT 

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.