Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- 12-month contract position, Full time with ADO
- Speech Pathologist Grade 3, Salary range: $101,160.80 - $116,277.20
- Based in Moorabbin
- Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and salary packaging
The Department
Alfred Infant Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) is friendly to infants, children, young people and their families/carers.
We provide accessible mental health services inclusive of family, friends and support networks.
We are a specialist, multi-disciplinary and intensive care mental health service incorporating the lived and living experience of family peer specialists and youth peer workers.
Our service is divided into two streams 0-11 and 12-26 years and includes specialist services in the areas of perinatal care, neurodevelopmental presentations, eating disorders and outreach support.
Here at Alfred Care Group our staff share they are proud of the workplace at ICYAMHWS, including shared values and attitudes, inclusion of diversity, company culture, innovation and impact, and career growth. ICYAMHWS staff feel working at ICYAMHWS is meaningful as they experience a sense of connection in what they do, express feeling valued in the work they undertake, and that they are making a difference. We pride ourselves on taking care of their staff by providing support, supervision, reflective practice, education and professional development, whilst challenging them to grow.
What you will be doing:
- This is a 12-month transition position aimed to support a speech pathologist to gain confidence and competency as a mental health clinician.
- Based in a multi-disciplinary team, you will deliver discipline specific assessment and consultation and develop mental health case management skills.
About you:
You are an experienced speech pathologist, seeking to develop your knowledge and skills in the mental health sector.
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
- Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Australian working rights.
- Current Influenza vaccination.
- Satisfactory Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a background check.
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
- Located close to public transportand cafes
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Dana Goldsmith on ph: 8552 0555 or at d.goldsmith@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEDT, Wednesday 18th November 2026.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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Speech Pathologist (Gr3) Transition to MH - Child & Youth in Melbourne employer: Alfred Health
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