Speech Pathologist – Grade 2 Adult Acute at Grampians Health
Permanent Full Time 80 hours per fortnight including a monthly ADO (Part Time/job share applicants welcome to apply)
* $90,235 – $103,724 per annum ($44.77 to $51.46 per hour) dependant on classification
* Access to generous salary packaging + super on top of hourly rate
* 5 weeks annual leave, monthly ADOs & 7 paid professional development leave days
* Potential higher qualification allowance available for eligible applicants
Ready to progress your career in a dynamic and supportive environment?
About The Role
Grampians Health Ballarat is looking for passionate, experienced or early career Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic and innovative team. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a Permanent Full Time Grade 2 role in the acute setting with opportunities to work across various programs in acute inpatients, specialist outpatient clinics, and other services. As a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist, you will have the opportunity to lead quality improvement activities, supervise junior staff and students, and develop your leadership and management skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assess, plan, and implement interventions across acute, sub-acute, outpatient, community, and aged care caseloads, prioritizing based on clinical need and eligibility.
2. Deliver services in line with clinical care models, evidence-based practice, and lead quality improvement activities, spending 70% of time on client care.
3. Provide concise handovers, lead group programs and presentations, and involve clients and carers in care planning while liaising with services for holistic care.
4. Align practice with health promotion principles, GH values, and comply with policies and codes of conduct, ensuring accurate documentation.
5. Supervise students, engage in professional development, contribute to policy review, and manage time, risk, and mandatory training and certification.
Skills & Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Certification with Speech Pathology Australia (full or provisional)
2. Current driver's licence
3. Strong experience in assessment, treatment, and management of adults with various diagnoses, with a commitment to evidence-based care
4. Experience with instrumental assessments (VFSS, FEES) is desirable
5. Proven ability to lead quality improvement activities and drive positive change
6. Strong skills in supervision, mentoring, and empowering others through training and development
Why Grampians Health?
* Opportunity to specialise: Work across adult streams, pursue areas of interest, and build expertise in VFSS, FEES, tracheostomy, and laryngectomy management.
* Supportive environment: Join a friendly team of 28 Speech Pathologists and AHAs across multiple campuses, including senior SPs with expertise in quality improvement, research, supervision, and education.
* Career Growth: Access tailored career development pathways and supervision to enhance your clinical, leadership, and management skills.
* Professional Development: Support for regular internal and external training with paid leave.
* Positive Culture: Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team emphasizing a positive workplace culture, with social and extracurricular activities.
* Lifestyle: Enjoy affordable living, the scenic Grampians region, flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, and staff wellbeing support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Scheme.
If you're eager to thrive in a role that values growth, teamwork, and impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. To see the full Position Description, please click here.
For queries, contact Acushla Thompson – Deputy Manager Speech Pathology (East) at 0419 334 763 or Ellie Orr, Senior Speech Pathologist at (03) 5320 4222.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please ensure you sign in via the 'Employee Login' on the Careers Page or through the Intranet before applying.
Applications are open and will be reviewed as received. Closing date: Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 11:59 PM.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare across a large region from campuses in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham, and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable, community-focused healthcare. We offer diverse career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care, and support services.
Culture & Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave options
* Salary packaging for expenses such as rent/mortgage, meals, entertainment, and holidays
* Access to Staff Fitness programs
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Ballarat Region
Ballarat, Victoria's fastest-growing inland city, is renowned for its heritage, education, dining, and shopping. Located within easy reach of Melbourne, Geelong, and Bendigo, it offers a high quality of life. To learn more, visit Visit Ballarat.
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to police checks, immunization clearance, and working with children or NDIS Worker screening. We are committed to a child-safe, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, mature workers, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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