Speech Pathologist

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia’s leading Children’s Hospital 
• Challenging and rewarding work environment

About the Role

This is an Ongoing  Full-Time position at 1.0 FTE in the Speech Pathology Department. We are accepting applications from Grade 1 and Grade 2 clinicians, depending on experience (see separate Position Descriptions attached). You will be responsible for providing high-quality assessment and treatment to paediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across a range of clinical areas. You will receive training and support in the areas required to manage your caseload, so we encourage applications from people with a range of experience (e.g., acute adults or developmental speech and language caseloads).  Part of this role involves providing caseload cover when other clinicians are on leave (i.e., in clinical areas that match your skills and experience). If you are interested in the roles but lack some experience, or are not sure whether you meet criteria, you are welcome to call to discuss your application.   

What you’ll achieve

• You’ll provide high-quality clinical speech pathology services to in/outpatients at RCH
• You’ll demonstrate evidence-based practise and a commitment to staying up-to-date
• You’ll work effectively and flexibly within teams demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills
• You’ll prepare timely, well written reports/documentation and provide effective verbal feedback to referrers, patients, families, and teams
• You’ll always act in a professional and ethical manner

Classification for Grade 1 will range from VP3-VP7 (base salary $69,206--$84,118 per annum, plus superannuation; in March 2025 this increases to $70,590--$85,872 per annum plus superannuation).

Classifcation for Grade 2 will range from VW1-VW4 ($86,730--$99,699 per annum, plus superannuation); in March 2025 this increase to $90,235--$103,724 per annum plus superannuation).

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience providing communication and/or swallowing assessments and therapy.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the Grade 1 position description and here to view the Grade 2 positon description.

About the Department

We are a team of approximately 10 FTE speech pathologists. We provide services to both inpatient and outpatient paediatric populations in the areas of eating, drinking and swallowing, speech, language, voice, cleft palate, and tracheostomy. The role is busy but varied, interesting, and supported. We have access to education and research staff who can help us with our quality and research goals. 

What we offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Additional allowance for completed, relevant post-graduate studies
• Option for a Rostered Day Off each month
• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please include a copy of your academic transcript. Separate position descriptions are attached. Please specify if you are applying for Grade 1 or Grade 2 in your cover letter.

We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position, please contact Bronwyn Carrigg, Speech Pathology Manager, Ph: 03 9345 4437 Email: bronwyn.carrigg@rch.org.au  

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 27 January 2025