Senior Speech Pathologist

Job Description:

• Role title: Senior Speech Pathologist
• Role type: Max Term Full-time – Maternity Leave Backfill
• Role grade: Speech Pathologist Level 4
• Department and location: Speech Pathology
• Salary: $126,524 - $129,591 p.a. + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care.  Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 
 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• Deliver expert-level speech pathology services for complex ENT and Head & Neck cancer patients, including swallowing and communication disorders.
• Work closely with the ENT multidisciplinary team to support coordinated, high-quality patient-centered care.
• Practice as an advanced clinician using specialist skills such as Video Fluoroscopy (VFSS), FEES, tracheostomy and laryngectomy management.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and consultancy to staff across the service and regional network.
• Lead and contribute to service development, research and quality improvement initiatives to drive innovation and best practice.

About you

• Bachelor or post-graduate degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for full practicing membership of the Speech Pathology Australia Association.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and advanced clinical expertise in the management of adult dysphagia and communication disorders within the Head and Neck cancer population including evidenced-based laryngectomy and tracheostomy care.
• Proven capability in coordinating and providing clinical supervision, mentoring junior staff and supporting safe, consistent service delivery.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, effectively managing conflicts and achieving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of quality improvement activities that have led to improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on campus
• Centers of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
 

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
 

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
 

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
 

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 20 February 2026.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the ‘About You’ section of this job advert. 

For more information or a copy of the position description, contact [email protected] 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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