Are you a qualified Speech-Language Therapist in New Zealand looking for your next career move? At GV Health in regional Victoria we are actively recruiting passionate Speech Pathologists like you.
With generous relocation support, 5 weeks annual leave, and diverse caseloads across all ages and settings, this is your chance to grow professionally while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle just across the ditch. With affordable housing, a great choice of schools, beautiful outdoor lifestyle and only 2 hours from Melbourne; you could be enjoying the wineries, National Parks, and weather with your great work/life balance.
Looking to elevate your career while experiencing the best of Australian life? GV Health in regional Victoria, Australia, is welcoming qualified Speech-Language Therapists from New Zealand to join our allied health team. With attractive relocation incentives, excellent salary packaging, and 5 weeks of annual leave, this opportunity offers both career growth and lifestyle rewards. Whether you’re ready for a change of pace, better work-life balance, or more diverse clinical exposure — your next chapter could be just across the Tasman.
Work with Variety and Purpose…
At GV Health, Speech Pathologists enjoy the opportunity to work across a wide range of clinical areas, including:
- Acute inpatient care
- Sub-acute rehabilitation
- Paediatric and neonatal services
- Mental health (inpatient and community)
- Community-based rehabilitation and aged care
- Videofluoroscopy and FEES
- Tracheostomy and laryngectomy management
- Cognitive-communication assessment and therapy
You’ll work as part of supportive, multidisciplinary teams that include nurses, OTs, dietitians, social workers and more — ensuring patients receive holistic and coordinated care. With a diverse caseload that spans all ages and stages, no two days are the same.
… and Build Your Career
At GV Health, we understand that career growth looks different for everyone — and we’re here to back your goals. Whether you’re looking to consolidate your clinical skills or move toward specialisation or leadership, we’ve got the structure to support you:
- Structured supervision and peer mentoring from senior clinicians
- Dedicated CPD time and internal training opportunities
- Clear pathways for clinical specialisation, education, or team leadership
- Support for clinicians with provisional AHPRA registration
- Opportunities for involvement in quality improvement, student supervision, and research
Grade 1, 2 and 3 positions are available, with flexibility to match your experience, interests, and goals. Here, you’re never working in isolation — you’re backed by a team that wants to see you succeed.
Here, you’re never working in isolation — you’re backed by a team that wants to see you succeed.
Why work at GV Health
We have some fabulous recruitment incentives on offer so take advantage of our:
- $5000 recruitment bonus
- Up to $8000 reimbursement of relocation costs
- Accommodation support whilst you settle into the Shepparton region
- Work on a diverse caseload in a Public Health setting
- Structured clinical supervision and mentoring, interprofessional capability training programs, and professional development support
- Opportunities for specialisation, and changes of role including clinical, education, research and management/leadership roles all within our organisation
- Relocation support via our Community Connector Program
- Salary packaging + subsidised parking
- Study leave + professional development support
- Flexible work options + purchased leave
- Paid parental leave
- Discounted gym/leisure center memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family
- Active social club + local discount perks
- Reward and recognition programs (CREATE Outstanding)
Terms and conditions apply.
If you would like to know more or for a confidential conversation, contact Kathie Lowe, Divisional Operations Director on Kathie.Lowe@gvhealth.org.au or call 0408 443 916, Sam Heriz, Manager Speech Pathology on Samantha.Heriz@gvhealth.org.au or call (03) 5832 3750.
Meet some of the team!
“It’s a place where you’re welcomed, supported, and where your experience really counts.”
Sarah Shipp — Occupational Therapy Manager at GV Health
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