Paediatric Speech Pathologist Grade 2

About the role

The role operates within a multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively to undertake assessment and to provide coordinated, evidence based and responsive interventions. The Speech Pathologist will engage effectively with families and carers to provide a family centred service that meets the needs of each child.

The position works across a range of multidisciplinary clinics or programs and speech pathology specific services with opportunities to participate in Autism Assessments, Feeding Clinics and Community Health outpatients. The role will work collaboratively with other clinicians and personnel in the Paediatric Service to share specialist knowledge and skills and enhance clinical outcomes.  Opportunities to provide clinical supervision and lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives are key components of this role.

This Speech Pathology position is based at the Western Health Melton site, but may work across a range of settings as required to provide high quality evidence based care to fhildren and families residing in the Brimbank Melton and Moorabool regions.

Key responsibilities :

• Provide high quality evidence based paediatric Speech Pathology services to meet the needs of children and their families
• Work effectively wihtin the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for chidlren and their families
• Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of the Paediatric service
• Provide supervision to students and / or Grade 1 staff

About you :

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Previous experience working as a SPeech Pathologist in a paediatric setting
• Passion for and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals :  Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about providing evidence based, high quality Speech Pathology services to paediatric populations and their families in a multidisicplinary setting, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date : 11 : 59pm on7 July 2025.

Enquiries : For further information about this role, contact Kellie Griffin via

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes / applications from recruitment agencies.