Speech Pathologist Grade 2 or 3

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent opportunity to work in a statewide Community ABI Rehab service
• Part time (2 days per week - work days flexible, 30.4 hours per fortnight)
• Speech Pathologists Grade 2 or 3
• Located at Caulfield Hospital
• Great team and staff benefits!

The Department

Alfred Health's Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Centre provides specialist state-wide rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The service is comprised of an inpatient rehabilitation service, a community rehabilitation service and a 4-bed transitional living service.

The Role

• Leadership responsibilities will depend on Grade 2 or 3 appointment
• Providing high quality assessment and management of patients within the ABI community rehabilitation service, primarily in the areas of communication, cognition, swallowing and voice
• Contributing to an interdisciplinary team approach to achieve optimal patient care and outcomes and to minimise clinical risk
• Participation within the student education program.
• Contributing to quality improvement and research activities within the ABI community rehabilitation program

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor in Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
• Rehabilitation experience within inpatient rehabilitation or community rehabilitation programs

Staff Benefits

Alfred Health’s ABI Service provides you with access to regular clinical supervision, opportunities for continued professional development and being part of a friendly and supportive team.

Other organisational benefits include:

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Cristie Windfeld-Lund, Manager of ABI Community Rehabilitation and TLS on (03) 9076 7423.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Tuesday 28th July 2026.

Please note that applications are to be submitted electronically.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.