Speech Pathologist Child & Family Services Lilydale

About Us

Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a leading not-for-profit healthcare provider with over 150 years of experience delivering inclusive person-centered care across Melbournes inner and outer east and northeast.

With 550 staff and 200 volunteers across 17 locations we offer a wide range of integrated services to support diverse communities. Following our May 2025 merger with Inspiro weve expanded our reach into the Yarra Ranges and strengthened our commitment to accessible high-quality community health services.

We are proud of our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strong Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) principles and our respect for the rights culture and contributions of First Nations peoples. At AccessHC we are united by compassion collaboration and community-led care to help people live healthier lives.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate PaediatricSpeech Pathologistto join our energeticChild & Family Team atAccess Health & Community. We are seeking adynamic Grade 2 or experienced Grade 1 Speech Pathologist.

This role is ideal for an applicant who demonstrates a passion for working within a multi and transdisciplinary supportive team environment in the wonderful world of paediatrics where your ideas are genuinely valued. Youll have the opportunity to help shape and evolve our service delivery.

Youll be part of aclose-knit and supportive team including over 40 paediatric allied health professionals with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality best-practice services to pre-school and school-aged children and their families within the communities in the Eastern and Outer Eastern suburbs.

This is aFulltime position however we are open to consider candidates that would be looking for a part time 0.8EFT role. The role is based in Lilydale with the ability to travel to the Belgrave site.

About the role

The position encompasses promotion of health and wellbeing across the spectrum from prevention and early intervention through to a range of goal-directed treatments and care planning. The role is expected to foster an environment that reflects family-centred care. A Senior Speech Pathologist will provide one-to-one supervision and multiple peer supervision opportunities exist to support a rich learning environment.

Your caseload will include children between 0 and 12 years with developmental delays and disability typically with mild and moderate support needs. You will support children to progress goals around speech clarity language development social communication pre-literacy participation in daily routines and inclusion in education settings.

Services are delivered in a variety of ways including:

• Clinic-based individual and joint sessions with another allied health discipline
• Groups including social communication and school readiness skills-based programs
• Telehealth
• Homes kindergartens childcare centres and other community spaces

What you will be doing

The successful applicant will work with children who are funded under a mix of NDIS public state and federal health funding.

• Operate a paediatric speech pathology service within multi and transdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of centre based and outreach services to all eligible clients
• Assess plan and provide interventions for a caseload of pre-school and school aged children
• Initiate plan implement and evaluate group therapy programs for children
• Participate in client care meetings
• In collaboration with other AccessHC Child & Family service staff and management review the content of individual & group programs and make service changes based on the outcome of these reviews

What you will bring

• Tertiary qualification in speech pathology and a passion for working with children
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand a childs developmental delay or disability
• Demonstrated skills in speech pathology assessment and intervention based on current evidenced-based practice to ensure positive outcomes for the child and family
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience in planning and delivering group therapy programs
• A passion to deliver an exceptional customer service

Compliance Requirements:

• National Police Check Working with Children Check NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia and a valid Drivers Licence
• First Aid and CPR

Attributes we value:

• An ability to work sensitively with people of diverse cultures abilities ages sexualities and gender identities
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and health promotion principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values

What we offer

• Be part of a respected leading health and community organisation driving innovative change
• Purpose driven work in a supportive values-driven team environment
• Access professional development opportunities
• Make a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities
• The chance to work with passionate professionals dedicated to improving lives
• Salary packaging benefits(increase take-home pay)

Access Health and Community Culture and Benefits

At AccessHC we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging. Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment.

Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.

The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:

• Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforce
• Culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
• Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Focus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
• Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual leave loading
• Generous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15990 per annum $2650 meals/entertainment expenses)

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Please reach out to Alysha Mooney Manager Child & Family Services for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role:

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Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information:

Apply now so you dont miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submitted

Applications close date: 2nd March 2026

Access Health and Community is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive working environment that embraces and values all people regardless of cultural background age gender identity sexuality or lived and living experience. We value the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and are committed to delivering on our vision for reconciliation through our recruitment and employment practices. Access is required to undertake compliance checks; however a record of criminal history does not preclude applicants from applying for suitable positions. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and managed in a confidential and practical manner.