Speech Pathologist 1

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Gippsland - Wellington

Reference: 2742

Speech Pathology role at CGHS

• Interesting and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team
• • Full time work available for 12 months with possibility of extension.
• Interest in childhood development and early intervention essential
• Pay rate as per relevant qualifications as outlined by Enterprise Business Agreement for Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector)
• New graduates welcome to apply.

About Central Gippsland Health

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield). Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.

CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.

Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.

CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.

About Department

The Speech departments consist of a Manager, Grade 2, Grade 1 clinicians and Allied Health Assistants. The applicant would join an experienced team, who can provide leadership, guidance and support to assist the applicant to develop their skills as needed.

CGH Allied Health provides a wide range of services, including Early Childhood Intervention, acute inpatients and rehabilitation, Aged Care, NDIS, in addition to home and community care and community health.

About the Role

You will be providing speech pathology services to children, aged 0-6 years, with the support of experienced paediatric Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants. You will have the opportunity to work in clinic and also complete home visits. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide individual and group therapy and capacity building to families and educators.

About You

• Qualified Speech Pathologist
• Speech Pathology Australia Membership.
• Victorian Driver's License
• Solid time management and computer skills
• Great communication skills
• Experience working with children and families

Benefits

• Support and supervision from experienced speech pathologists
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of continuous improvement

Contact

Further information may be obtained from Kath Cook, Speech Pathology Manager on telephone 5143 8433 and email: [email protected]

A copy of the position description can be obtained from the HR department on 0351438530 or [email protected]

Application

• Please attach your resume detailing qualifications, previous experience and the names and telephone numbers of two (2) relevant referees who are available for contact.
• Please attach your cover letter including how you would meet the skills required for this position including relevant experience and capabilities.

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check. NDIS worker screening will also be required in this role.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

8 October 2026