Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $70,000 - $85,800
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 3055
About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Speech Pathology team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) to join our growing on a full time (1.0EFT) ongoing basis.
The Speech Pathology department are seeking a grade one speech pathologist to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. This role would be suitable for an early career or new graduate speech pathologist. This position is part of the Grade 1 Rotational Program that includes adult inpatient acute, subacute and outpatient caseloads. There is the opportunity to complete competencies including videofluoroscopy and laryngectomy management. Our supportive team offers regular formal supervision and the opportunity to partake in professional development.
Newly graduated recruits may be eligible to receive up to $15000 via the Victorian Government Speech Pathology Student Grant Program. For further details, see Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program | vic.gov.au
Our Speech Pathology Department services a diverse caseload in the acute and subacute inpatient units of our hospital. Areas include acute medical, intensive care, emergency, stroke, inpatient rehabilitation and inpatient mental health units. In addition, services are provided to the Community Rehabilitation Service and the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, which provides radiotherapy services to the area. As the regional referral hospital for Gippsland, LRH plays a lead role in the provision of specialist services and as a major teaching hospital.
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The role of the Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) is to:
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Lauren Armstrong, Speech Pathology Manager email on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [email protected]
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 29 October 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.