Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 - Rotational - Monash Children's Hospital

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Speech Pathologist Grade 1 | Full-time | Ongoing | Monash Children's Hospital, Clayton

About the Role

Ready to grow your Speech Pathology career with variety?

Join our team as a Grade 1 Speech Pathologist and experience three 12-month rotations across the School Readiness program, Monash Health Community, and Monash Children’s Hospital /Victorian Paediatric Rehab Service (VPRS).

You’ll work alongside supportive, evidence-based teams, build your clinical skills across diverse settings, and contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Three rotations. Endless opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact.

About Us

Monash Children’s Hospital is one of Australia’s leading providers of integrated children’s health services, offering over 30 specialist programs. Home to Victoria’s largest Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, we deliver expert care across areas such as Rehabilitation and Oncology.

Our Allied Health team provides specialised paediatric services across inpatient, outpatient, and Hospital in the Home settings. Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation (VPRS) offers a statewide service that sees a combination of inpatient and ambulatory clients who require time limited goal focused interdisciplinary rehabilitation.

Monash Health Community includes the Child and Family Team and the School Readiness Team, supporting families across Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, and Shire of Cardinia through multidisciplinary care. Services reflecting the Social Model of Health and Health Promotion philosophies. The School Readiness Team provides dynamic, innovative allied health outreach services into kindergarten programs using a capacity-building approach.

About You

To thrive in this role you will bring:

- Relevant Speech Pathology qualification

- Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia

- Minimum of 12-months clinical experience desired

- A flexible mindset and willingness to work in different areas as required

- A team approach to learning and development, leading by example

- Current Australian Driver's License

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 Sabrina Thompson, Psychologist - Community on 0414 288 087 or Sam Challands, Manager Child and Family on 0405 357 026.

Position Description documents can be found here .

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time .

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

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

Applications close: 23 October 2026