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Speech Pathologist – East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)

• Fixed term, part-time and full-time opportunities available until April 2027
• Grade 2 roles | Immediate start in an exciting new service! 
• VW1-VW4 dependent on experience | Excellent entitlements  
• Work available at multiple sites across the LHSN
• Strong supervision and professional development opportunities 
• Generous salary packaging options | ADOs for full time staff 

Are you a qualified and passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a new challenge? Join us at Eastern Health!

East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN)

Victoria’s Local Health Service Network is a partnership with Alexandra District Health, Eastern Health, St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, as well as Yea & District Memorial Hospital, are now part of the East Metro & Murrindindi Local Health Service Network (LHSN). Each health service will retain its individual identity, however this new Network will strengthen collaboration, increase access, and improve health outcomes for our community.

About the role

As part of an exciting new pilot project, Eastern Health, as part of the LHSN is welcoming clinicians who are interested in working across the east of Victoria.

The LHSN is seeking passionate and motivated Grade 2 Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health teams across acute, subacute and ambulatory services. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred assessment and therapy services, collaborating closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to establish goals and optimise outcomes.

You will also play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence. The position offers scope to participate in research, teaching, and quality improvement initiatives, while representing the Speech Pathology discipline within the broader health network. Whether your interests lie in acute care, rehabilitation, or community-based services, Eastern Health provides a supportive and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and career development. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to high quality care.
• Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Benefits of joining the Allied Health Reliever Pool Pilot

Working across multiple hospitals in the Allied Health Reliever Pool offers a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Travel allowances to support travel between participating hospital sites
• Regional incentives available during full-time regional placement days up to $7,000 p.a.
• Professional development bonuses to support ongoing learning and career growth
• Clinical supervision from experienced allied health professionals
• Diverse clinical experience across multiple hospital settings and specialties
• Flexibility and variety in work locations and teams

This pilot program provides a unique opportunity to broaden your clinical exposure while receiving structured support and incentives.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly and supportive teams
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 
• Fitness passport for work-life balance 
• Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to private health insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all our hospitals 

Next steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

Please click here to view the Position Description.

Contact Person: Allison Farley

Contact Phone: 0414 611 363

Contact Email: [email protected]

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.

Click here for the Candidate Guide for help with our recruitment process!

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