Speech Pathologist - Grade 4

• Full time on going position | 80 hours per fortnight
• Shape the Future of Aged Care Through Education, Leadership and Innovation
• Generous salary packaging | 5 weeks annual leave | Monthly ADO

About the role

At The Royal Melbourne Hospital, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional learning. As a Speech Pathology Practice Educator, you will lead the development of the future speech pathology workforce and strengthen clinical practice across residential aged care services. This role offers the opportunity to combine your expertise in speech pathology, education and leadership to create meaningful impact for older adults, students and healthcare professionals.

Joining the RMH Speech Pathology team, you will be part of a service delivering integrated multidisciplinary care across acute, subacute and community settings throughout Melbourne Health. You will play a key role in building clinical capability, fostering evidence-based practice and supporting high-quality, person-centred care for older Australians.

Key Accountabilities

The Speech Pathology Practice Educator is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic design, coordination and delivery of speech pathology education and training across The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs).

In this influential role, you will:

• Lead innovative education programs for speech pathology students in aged care settings
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, clinical excellence and professional growth
• Promote best practice in communication, swallowing and mealtime management, supporting residents' independence, informed choice, dignity of risk and quality of life
• Develop sustainable education systems, competency frameworks, governance and reporting processes
• Partner with residential aged care leaders, multidisciplinary teams, universities and professional organisations to strengthen workforce capability
• Lead education-focused quality improvement and knowledge translation initiatives
• Represent RMH Speech Pathology through professional networks, education forums and sector-wide collaborations

About You

You are an experienced clinician and educator who is committed to developing others and improving care for older people. You will bring:

• Extensive clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist, ideally across aged care, dysphagia and communication management
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical education, supervision and workforce development
• Strong understanding of contemporary aged care practice, quality standards and accreditation requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating education programs
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and person-centred care
• Ability to inspire, influence and lead change across diverse teams and settings

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.