• Limited Term Part Time, up to 64 hours per fortnight until 31/01/2027

• Located in Frankston

• Classification: Grade 3* plus super 

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 focussed 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. 

The Team & Role 

The Speech Pathology senior clinician (grade 3) acute position is a senior leadership role integral in strategic, professional, operational and clinical governance across acute sites and in partnership with subacute, aged care and community services. The position requires a skilled and innovative speech pathologist to deliver high quality evidence based services to a broad range of clients in an acute inpatient setting.

The senior acute speech pathologist works with the Head of Speech Pathology, Speech Pathology Professional Leadership Group, speech pathologists and multidisciplinary colleagues in support of efficient, effective, high quality, best practice and person centred services. 

The speech pathologist must have skills and experience in providing clinical supervision to junior staff, encouraging evidence based practice and self-reflection. The senior speech pathologist will have well developed communication and leadership skills to lead a team.  

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Skills & Experience Required 

•    Eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
•    Extensive experience and knowledge in the provision of best/evidence based acute speech pathology services.
•    Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Ability to provide effective leadership within a dynamic multidisciplinary setting including clinical practice and operational performance.
•    Demonstrated experience leading and developing high quality professional development and education of others based on best practice education principles.
•    Proven engagement with quality and service improvement.
•    Commitment to own professional development and that of the acute team.
•    Well-developed supervision skills; supervision of junior staff and students.
•    Videofluoroscopy (VFSS) competency and experience in training and supporting others in VFSS.
•    Active interest and/or experience in quality improvement and research.  

Benefits  

• Step into state-of-the-art facilities 

• Take advantage of low-cost onsite parking  

• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging & novated leasing 

• Unlock exclusive discounts at top retailers and dining spots 

• Stay fit with access to premium gyms via Fitness Passport 

• Feel supported with our holistic Employee Assistance Program 

• Grow your skills through top-tier education and training partners 

• Join a vibrant, collaborative team led by passionate leaders 

 
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