Job Description:

• 2 Parental Leave backfill positions available
• Health Independence Programs – Community Rehabilitation
• Join a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary rehabilitation team
• Excellent benefits, including salary packaging

About the Role

Two exciting fixed-term opportunities are available for experienced Speech Pathologists to join our Community Rehabilitation team at St George’s Hospital, Kew. Both positions are parental leave backfill opportunities.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred and goal-oriented speech pathology services across home and centre-based community rehabilitation settings. You will manage a varied caseload of adults with communication and swallowing disorders, working collaboratively with clients, families, multidisciplinary colleagues and community providers to support meaningful rehabilitation outcome.

Position 1 – Speech Pathologist, Grade 2 or Grade 3

• St George’s Hospital, Kew
• Fixed Term / Part-time – 30.4 hours per week
• 7 December 2026 to 23 March 2027
• Parental leave backfill position

Position 2 – Speech Pathologist, Grade 2

• St George’s Hospital, Kew
• Fixed Term / Part-time – 19 hours per week
• 26 October 2026 to 30 April 2027
• Parental leave backfill position

Please note that, as these positions are parental leave backfills, the fixed-term arrangements may be subject to change should the substantive employees return from parental leave earlier than anticipated. Applicants are encouraged to indicate in their application which position they are interested in.

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 - 3
Salary: $90,000 –$118,000 per annum (pro rata, for part time)

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, client-focused speech pathology assessment and intervention in accordance with HIP and SVHM policies, procedures and relevant rehabilitation protocols.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team members, referring clinicians, community professionals and other key stakeholders.
• Contribute to person-centred rehabilitation planning that

About Health Independence Programs

This position sits within the Health Independence Program (HIP), which aims to improve outcomes for clients while supporting hospital demand management and patient flow. HIP provides integrated and coordinated care across the hospital and community interface, reducing duplication and fragmentation of services while supporting person-centred care planning. SVHM HIP operates across several locations, including Fitzroy, Kew, North Richmond and Fairfield, and is delivered in partnership with North Richmond Community Health (NRCH). This position will work across the Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) and Rehabilitation in the Home (RITH) teams, with services currently delivered from Kew and Fairfield. Depending on patient demand, you may also be required to work across other HIP hub sites or programs, taking into consideration your skills and training. Community Rehabilitation supports people recovering from traumatic injury or illness, as well as people who are frail or living with chronic conditions, to regain optimal function and maximise their independence.

About St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. We employ more than 6,500 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne and provide a diverse range of adult clinical services, including acute medical and surgical care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia’s leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Peter Hawkins - Team Leader Community Rehabilitation Centre & Rehab @ Home

peter.hawkins@svha.org.au

03 9231 8660 or 0438 648 858

Closing Date:

12 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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