Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Pathway to Good Health
- Location: Werribee (co-located at VACCA) with work across community settings in Melbourne’s west
- Employment Type: Fixed-Term until 30 June 2027, Part-Time (7.6 hours a week)
- Salary: Grade 2 Year 1–4 (VW1–VW4) - Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) Enterprise Agreement + Super + Salary Packaging
About the role
Join Western Health’s Pathway to Good Health program and help improve health outcomes for children and young people in Out of Home Care (OOHC).
This rewarding role combines paediatric speech pathology practice with multidisciplinary care coordination, health assessment and advocacy. You will work closely with children, carers, families and partner organisations to identify needs, reduce barriers to care and support positive developmental outcomes.
Working within a trauma-informed, culturally safe and evidence-based framework, you will contribute to health assessments, management planning and service navigation, ensuring children receive the care and support they need to thrive.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct paediatric speech pathology assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary health assessments and health management plans
- Provide clinical advice and secondary consultation to carers, schools, healthcare professionals and community services
- Support children and young people in OOHC to access appropriate health, specialist and community services
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver coordinated, child-centred care
- Participate in outreach activities, case reviews, quality improvement initiatives and multidisciplinary meetings
About you
You are a compassionate and skilled Speech Pathologist who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Experience working as a Speech Pathologist in a paediatric setting
- Demonstrated experience undertaking assessments and developing individual intervention plans
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork, communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work with professionalism, sensitivity and a strong commitment to confidentiality and child-centred care
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education
- Mentorship and career support
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people in care
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and innovative healthcare programs
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and multidisciplinary team environment
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare
Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about child wellbeing, equity in healthcare and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 17 July 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Emily McDiarmid at Emily.McDiarmid@wh.org.au
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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