Speech Pathologist Grade 1 or 2 Adults

Reference Number: 2361  

Job Title: Speech Pathologist 

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                               

Hours per Fortnight: 80 

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 1 or Grade 2 (VP2 - AF15)

Location: Graham Street 

Closing date: 17/02/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: samantha.heriz@gvhealth.org.au
 

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Our region:

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About the role:

As a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you will be well supported to provide high quality patient care across, acute and sub-acute inpatient clinical settings. You will function as an active member of our experienced and forward-thinking team, being responsible for the assessment and management of patients with acute communication and swallowing disorders across our inpatient clinical settings, Emergency Department, outpatients and/or outreach as required.

We have a focus on developing staff to achieve their career goals through in house competency packages such as videofluoroscopy, professional learning and emerging specialisations such as paediatric dysphagia. Regular clinical supervision is provided to all team members, alongside daily support from a mentor, onsite manager and senior clinicians. This position has the added benefit of support through the onsite Allied Health Education Research Unit who provide structured early career support programs. 

Our Grade 2 speech pathologists are expected to hold advanced clinical reasoning, have experience with quality improvement projects, have relevant clinical experience and be able to support more junior staff through clinical supervision.

A comprehensive orientation is offered. New graduates are welcome, and encouraged to apply!

This position, amongst others, is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.  

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We are looking for:

• Strengths in team working with a collaborative approach across the multidisciplinary team and with patients and families
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Certified Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the management of adults with disorders of communication and swallowing within a hospital setting
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Candidates wanting to change pathways e.g. from paediatrics or Disability to inpatient admitted services

Position Description: GRADE 1 OR GRADE 2

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.