Locum Speech Pathologist
Locum Speech Pathologist
Contract Type:
Full Time
Location:
Melbourne
Industry:
Medical & Nursing
Contact Name:
Aisling Lane
Contact Email:
aisling.lane@talentquarter.com
Contact Phone:
61291456597
Date Published:
12-Mar-2026
We are looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the Rural Allied Health (RAHT) team in a large hospital and health service, 2 hours from Melbourne.
Ideally you will be an experienced clinician who is able to confidently carry a caseload and offer support to the junior OTs on the team. Ideally to start in March/April. Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract.
Options for contracts include:
Caseload:
Ideally you will have experience with:
Please do reach out to Aisling on aisling.lane@talentquarter.com with an up to date CV if you are interested in the above!
- Grade 2 or 3 level role
- Locum, contract or permanent
- 2 hours from Melbourne
Ideally you will be an experienced clinician who is able to confidently carry a caseload and offer support to the junior OTs on the team. Ideally to start in March/April. Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract.
Options for contracts include:
- Permanent Grade 2 or 3
- Locum - at least 4 months with an opportunity to extend
- Fixed term contract - 6+ months (employed directly with service)
Caseload:
- Working with the frail aged and people with a disability to maximise independence at home.
- Working with clients, carers and families to provide practical solutions to promote independence and safety at home
- Developing goals and care plans to assist clients to remain at home and active in their local community
- Collaborating with other clinicians in the RAHT team to offer holistic care to clients referred
- Working with a diverse range of clients and health conditions.
- Working across funding streams such as HACC PYP, CHSP & possibly the NDIS (minimal, if any)
- Opportunity to work with Allied Health Assistants to undertake client care programs and equipment trials.
- Primarily home based work with some opportunity for clinic appts.
Ideally you will have experience with:
- Adult dysphagia management
- Videofluroscopies (VFSS)
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Community experience
- Experience with range of health conditions incl. progressive neurological disorders
Please do reach out to Aisling on aisling.lane@talentquarter.com with an up to date CV if you are interested in the above!
