Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) - Community Health

Reference Number: 1667

Job Title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) - Community Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time                                                                  

Hours per Fortnight: 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO 

Location: Community Health Shepparton, Regional VIC

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 (VW1 - VW4)

Closing date: 15/09/2026

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kate Fagan on kate.fagan@gvhealth.org.au

Salary Range (Full Time): $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 per annum

 

ANZSCO 252712 - Open to suitably qualified candidates seeking employer nominated sponsorship opportunities

 

Relocating to our region:

Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support. 

Relocation Support:

• Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500
• Interstate - up to $5,000
• Overseas - up to $8,000
    

Accommodation Support: 

• Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or
• 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available) 

 

+Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more. 

 

About the role: 

The Community Health Programs operate from GV Health’s Corio Street campus and include Community Health and Self-Management Support services. The programs provide a diverse range of services to consumers living in the Goulburn Valley region. Community Health services include: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Outreach Program, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Sexual Health Nursing and Speech Pathology. The Self-Management Support service provides health coaching for people living with chronic disease, as well as QUIT education and group programs.   

 

Reporting to the Manager Community Health Programs, the Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to children (0–6 years of age), and their families, presenting with a variety of childhood-related developmental delays, neurological conditions, pre-diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other health and developmental issues impacting the child. In this role you will work as part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team and will liaise closely with other key stakeholders across a range of internal and external service providers to facilitate a collaborative approach to service provision and positive consumer outcomes. Services are primarily provided in onsite clinical spaces, and include individual assessment and therapy along with a range of group programs.

 

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor degree or higher in Speech Pathology and eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Excellent knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and therapeutic intervention for young children and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within a multidisciplinary team environment including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.

 

You can view the Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'. 

 

How to apply:

External applicants: please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.

Current employees: please submit your application through the Employee Login on the Careers page. Internal applications can only be accepted via your employee profile: https://careers.gvhealth.org.au/  

 

About GV Health:

Goulburn Valley Health is the main health service in our region. Services include; a 24-hour Emergency Department, Surgery, Medical, Women’s and Children’s, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care, Mental Health, Outpatients, community-based health programs and services at Tatura, Rushworth and Euroa.

 

With more than 3,000 staff, we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance the patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and supporting workforce flexibility.

 

Visit https://www.gvhealth.org.au/ to learn more. 

 

Our region: 

Centrally located in Regional Victoria, Greater Shepparton is the ideal place to call home.

 

A well-rounded lifestyle that is hard to beat, with a vibrant and progressive community that offers the best of both provincial and metropolitan lifestyle in one of Victoria’s most liveable regional cities.  Home | Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

 

Our benefits:  

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential Employee Assistance Program for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

 

Safe, respectful and inclusive workplace: 

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQA+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

GV Health has a zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to fostering a psychologically safe workplace that supports the health, safety and wellbeing of our people. We are also committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

 

Pre-employment requirements:

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health.

 

Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.