Speech Pathologist Grade 3 - Developmental Specialties

Grade 3 Speech Pathologist | Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Team | Part-time (0.4 EFT) | Fixed-term until June 2027 | Clayton

About the Role

Join a specialist team making a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.

We are seeking an experienced Grade 3 Speech Pathologist to join our FASD Team at Monash Health. This is a unique opportunity to provide highly specialised, culturally responsive Speech Pathology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with prenatal alcohol exposure and broader neurodevelopmental differences.

Working within the FASD Indigenous Clinic, you will provide specialist assessment, clinical leadership and support to children aged 3-10 years, helping to improve functional capacity, participation, regulation and everyday life skills. You will work collaboratively with families, Aboriginal Health Workers, community organisations and a multidisciplinary team to deliver strengths-based, culturally safe care.

Clinical services will be provided to patients within your designated caseload and other areas as directed by the FASD Services Management Team.

In this role, you will:

• Provide highly specialised, culturally responsive Speech Pathology assessment and clinical leadership within the FASD Indigenous Clinic, including participation in multidisciplinary diagnostic clinics in accordance with the Australian FASD Diagnostic Guidelines (2025)
• Work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, supporting caregivers to understand FASD as a brain-based disability and providing practical strategies that build on family strengths and cultural practices
• Collaborate with Aboriginal Health Workers, community organisations and the multidisciplinary team to support culturally safe, family-centred care
• Provide high-quality standardised and contextual Speech Pathology assessments, including yarning-based assessment, caregiver interviews, observations across contexts and measures such as CELF-5, CELF Preschool-3, PLS-5, FCP-R, CCC-2 and TNL-2
• Review patient histories and previous assessments to inform consultations and contribute specialist Speech Pathology expertise within the diagnostic process

About Us

The FASD Service, within Developmental Paediatrics, provides specialist multidisciplinary diagnostic assessments for children with prenatal alcohol exposure who present with complex neurological, developmental and/or behavioural symptoms.

The service works closely with children, families and carers, including through the Aboriginal Child Assessment (ACA) Clinic, to provide culturally responsive and comprehensive assessments in accordance with the Australian FASD Diagnostic Guidelines. Many children supported by the service have experienced additional complexities, including histories of trauma and/or out-of-home care, requiring a compassionate, strengths-based approach.

Alongside clinical assessment, the FASD Service provides education, clinical training and resources to community services and health professionals to build understanding of FASD presentations, diagnostic criteria and best practice support for children and families.

About You

You are a passionate Speech Pathologist who thrives in a team environment and puts patient experience at the centre of your practice. You bring strong clinical expertise, a commitment to quality improvement, and an interest in clinical education.

To thrive in this role you will bring the following:

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and adapt in a changing environment
• Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills
• A culturally responsive, strengths-based approach to working with children and families
• Highly specialised paediatric Speech Pathology knowledge and clinical expertise
• Minimum seven years' relevant Speech Pathology experience, preferably within Early Intervention, Child Development and/or Disability settings
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team supporting children with complex neurological, developmental and behavioural presentations

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent
• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Flexibility to work across sites as required

In Return

As a valued member of the Monash Health team, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and career progression, including:

• Salary packaging - increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options
• Professional development - access to ongoing training, education, and leadership opportunities to support your career growth
• Supportive team environment - work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence
• Employee wellbeing - benefit from a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), staff wellbeing initiatives, and a strong focus on work-life balance
• Career mobility - opportunities to work across Victoria's largest public health service with a wide range of roles and career pathways
• Diverse and inclusive workplace - join an organisation that celebrates and embraces diversity and fosters a culture of respect and belonging

At Monash Health, you'll be making a difference in the lives of individuals and communities while advancing your career in a leading healthcare organisation.

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Daniel Masters, Statewide Practice Manager on 8572 3917.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close: 14 August, 2026.