Speech Pathology Deputy Manager

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. With more than 15 main sites—including hospitals, centres, and clinics—we provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people. Our team of over 22,000 dedicated staff is focused on delivering 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.

Fixed term position until 31 January 2027
Part-time or full-time positions considered (up to 80 hours per fortnight)

About the Department

In the Alfred Care Group, Allied Health is renowned for its outstanding patient care, achieved through clinical excellence, professional opportunities, innovation, and care for our staff. Our department includes:

• Art Therapy
• Exercise Physiology
• Dietetics
• Disability Liaison Officers
• Music Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Orthoptics
• Podiatry
• Physiotherapy
• Prosthetics & Orthotics
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Speech Pathology & Language Services
• Spiritual Care
• Allied Health Assistants

We work collaboratively as leaders in research, innovation, and education to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.

About the Role

The Speech Pathology Deputy Manager & Language Service Lead provides operational support to the Speech Pathology Manager. Under the direction of the Speech Pathology & Language Services Manager, they will:

• Support leadership, management, and professional practice of the Speech Pathology and Language Services to ensure high-quality service delivery in line with Alfred Health’s strategic and operational plans and Speech Pathology professional practice standards.
• Oversee specific allocated Speech Pathology operational responsibilities and/or leadership portfolios.
• Lead an Allied Health clinical program portfolio.
• Ensure expert clinical intervention is provided in accordance with best practice professional standards and other relevant external standards.
• Advise on the strategic direction of Speech Pathology and Language Services and their contribution to the Allied Health service within clinical programs, in consultation with the Speech Pathology Manager.
• Collaborate with operational managers to support broader Allied Health goals.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Discipline Manager, Chief Allied Health Officer, Director of Allied Health, or Deputy Director of Allied Health.

Requirements

• Qualifications providing eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Post-graduate clinical qualifications or health services management/administration/business management at Masters level or higher.
• Experience in the delivery and/or management of a Speech Pathology service in a hospital environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary issues and directions of Allied Health services.
• Demonstrated understanding of organisational change concepts and practices, with the ability to lead and manage a team through change.
• High-level communication, negotiation, problem-solving, conflict management, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to develop sound working relationships and work effectively within a team.
• Commitment to ongoing staff professional development, service review, quality improvement, and research initiatives.
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of Speech Pathologists, students, and support staff.
• High-level planning and organisational skills, with an ability to monitor performance, lead and motivate staff, and uphold department standards.
• Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to excellence.
• Capacity to motivate staff and contribute to a positive organisational culture.
• Demonstrated financial management skills.
• Working knowledge, experience, and competency with information management systems.

Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia.
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities (deducted pre-tax, subject to availability).
• Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership.
• Excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships).
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.