•    Exciting opportunity to join the Transition to Care Program
•    Salary Packaing and Employee Benefits 
•    Fixed term part time parental leave  (2-3 days)
•    Classification : Speech Pathologist - Grade 2 (Year 1-4) *
 
Who We Are and What We Stand For 
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.  
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health. 
 
What You Will Be Doing  

The Transition Care Program (TCP) is a jointly funded program (DHS/Commonwealth) and it aims to assist frail aged patients reach their maximum functioning capacity and to help determine any supports or services which would be of benefit in supporting clients to remain independently at home. 

The successful applicant will be working in the community providing support to TCP patients in their own homes across the Peninsula Health catchment area. The Speech Pathologist will need to demonstrate sound clinical judgement, assessment and practice skills, and have an understanding of the issues affecting older patients with complex clinical and psychosocial needs.

Please refer to Position Description 
 
Benefits:

• Flexible working environment with options to do some work from home
• Great varied caseload working in the community across the Peninsula Health catchment - no getting stuck in an clinic room or on a ward
• Opportunity to develop higher level prioritisation, delegation and caseload management skills in a sole clinician role
• Great multidisciplinary collaborative team dynamic

What You Need 
We anticipate you will have: 

• Eligibility/Membership of relevant professional body
• Experience in a sub-acute and/or community setting
• Demonstrated experience with supervising students
• Knowledge of / experience working with older people.
• Current Driver's Licence
• Interest and/or experience in Quality improvement and research activities
• Computer literacy

What Next 
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact People Experience Team on 9784-2700
For role specific information contact insert Audrey Peterson on 0428657431
The role ceases advertising on 3 September 2025
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that this job posting may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 
 
Additional Requirements 
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We also provide a safe and supportive workplace for people with disabilities.   
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/  
*Please refer to Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026  for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.  
It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations. 
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time. 

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