Locum Community Speech Therapist | Regional Victoria
Great pay, supportive team and a beautiful regional location just a short drive from Melbourne.
Locum Speech Pathologist - Community Role | Regional Victoria$70-$80 per hour + Super + AccommodationRegional Victoria | Only 2 hours from MelbourneASAP Start | 4-month minimum contract OR 6 month fixed term contract | Potential extension
An exciting locum opportunity is available for a Speech Pathologist to join a supportive community allied health team in regional Victoria, working with older adults and people living with disability to maximise independence and safety at home.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a diverse community caseload while working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
The Role
* You will support clients to remain safe, independent and active in their own homes and local community.
Responsibilities include:
* Working with frail aged clients and people living with disability to maximise independence
* Collaborating with clients, carers and families to develop practical solutions for safety at home
* Developing goals and care plans to support independence and wellbeing
* Managing a diverse caseload of health conditions, including progressive neurological disorders
* Delivering services primarily via home visits with some clinic appointments
* Working across HACC PYP, CHSP and occasional NDIS funding streams
* Supporting therapy programs alongside Allied Health Assistants
Key Clinical Skills
* Adult dysphagia management
* Experience with Videofluoroscopy (VFSS)
* AAC
* Community Speech Pathology experience
* Experience working with complex and progressive conditions
Ideal Experience
* Experience in a community or home visiting role
* Strong care planning and goal setting skills
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Experience supporting older adults and people living with disability
Requirements
* Degree in Speech Pathology + SPA registration
* Australian Working Rights- Working Holiday Visa's Welcome!
* Valid Driver's Licence
* Eligibility to obtain WWCC and NPC
Apply now or contact Danielle at MARS Healthcare for more information- danielle.richards@marsrecruitment.com.au
For additional information about Danielle Richards at Mars Healthcare and why you should choose her as your preferred Recruitment Consultant and Allied Health Expert, click here to view her LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-richards-069a55225/
AU$70 - AU$80 per hour + super + accommodation
Location
Regional Victoria
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Ref
BBBH33250_1773299672
Date Posted
* Thu, 12 March 2026
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