Job Description

Position overview

• Employment Type: Part Time - 16 hours per fortnight, fixed term contract from late January to 30 June 2026.
• Location: Camperdown Campus
• Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2
• Salary Range: $90,235.60 to $103, 724.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our supportive and passionate team on a temporary backfill contract, covering a staff secondment from late January to 30 July 2026.

This part time role (16 hours per fortnight) offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal for someone seeking work-life balance while gaining valuable experience and professional exposure within a dynamic healthcare setting.

At South West Healthcare (SWH), our Speech Pathology Department delivers best-practice services to clients of all ages across a broad range of community and hospital programs. You will join an established and progressive multidisciplinary team of Allied Health, Nursing, and Medical professionals committed to delivering exceptional care.

In this role, you will bring:

• Proven clinical experience in Speech Pathology within the health sector
• Demonstrated leadership capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach to multidisciplinary care
• Strong knowledge of contemporary practice
• A commitment to delivering person-centred, evidence-based care
• Motivation to contribute to service development and continuous improvement

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 4^th Jan 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification : Speech Pathologist Grade 2 salary range 

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au