Speech Pathologist - Grade 2 - Casual

Reference Number:53653:Speech Pathologist - Grade 2 - Casual

Employment Type:Casual (CS)

Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and experienced Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic team on a casual basis. If you are looking to grow your clinical experiencein adult acute care and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking health service, we would love to hear from you!

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist,communityand home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital.In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About the Role:

We are offering casual Grade 2 Speech Pathology roles for clinicians with a special interest in adult acute caseloads to support our weekend service. There may also be opportunities for weekday casual shifts to support service demand and suit your availability.

These opportunities are ideal for clinicians looking to broaden their clinical experience within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment, while contributing meaningfully to patient outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Work independently with a diverse adult inpatient caseload across acute hospital wardsAssess and manage patients presenting with communication and swallowing disordersCollaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient-centred careProvide culturally responsive care within a diverse and multicultural health serviceDemonstrate strong clinical reasoning, flexibility, and effective time management in a busy clinical environmentExperience what it is like to work at Northern Health and be among the first to hear about future permanent opportunities

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience and good working knowledge of the assessment and management ofadultpatients presenting with disorders of communication and swallowing in an acute settingStrong interpersonal communication skillsStrong self-reflection skills and positive attitude to learningDemonstrated flexibility in caseload management, in particular, an ability to manage a busy and varied caseloadAbility to work autonomously

Next Steps. . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the'Apply'button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Sarah Edwards, Acting Clinical Leader Speech Pathology, Orthoptics, Audiology and Music Therapy atsarah.edwards@nh.org.au.

Applications close  4 September 2026

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Shortlisting willcommenceimmediatelyfor this vacancy. Ifan appropriate candidateis sourced, the advertising may close early, thus weadvise you toapply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award-winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new ‘Thrive’ programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceAccess to salary packaging & EAPComprehensive Library services for learning, research, clinical decision-making, leisure and wellbeing (onsite and online)

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.