The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

New Graduate Speech Pathologist

Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full time, fixed term (24 months – Jan 2026 - Jan 2028), working 80 hours per fortnight.
• Participate in a fully supported new graduate program in an environment of learning and clinical excellence.
• Join a talented group of clinicians in one of Melbourne’s largest health services.

Your New Team

The Speech Pathology Department at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is a dynamic and high functioning team working across the acute, sub-acute and community settings. The team of approximately 33EFT are committed to providing evidenced based intervention and are supported to engage in professional development, research and quality improvement initiatives. Graduate clinicians work closely with more senior members of the team to maximize the learning experience across the continuum of care. The Speech Pathology team are committed to providing a culture of open learning, collaboration and excellence.

Your Opportunity

• Provides a high level of clinical care to clients and families across both the acute & subacute settings.
• Based at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with 12 months spent at the Royal Park Campus and 12 months at the City Campus.
• The Speech Pathology department has a multitude of programs, such as a regular peer support program, to allow new graduates to successfully transition into the professional workforce.

About You:

• A recently qualified Speech Pathologist with eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia. Only new graduates need apply (within 6 months of qualifying).
• A willingness to participate in a 2-stage recruitment process involving a video presentation and face-to-face interview.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing learning.

Benefits of working with the RMH

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, onsite car parking, close to public transport.

To view the full Position Description, please click HERE.

Interested in Applying?

If this opportunity resonates with you and you have the experience and qualifications we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply without delay. We’re reviewing applications and scheduling interviews immediately. For a confidential discussion or more information, please reach out using the contact details above.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment  prior to commencement.

Please note: This position is for applicants only. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or third-party representatives.

The RMH stands in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in work and care. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community.  Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.