CALHN Speech Pathology Casual Pool 2026-27

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to work primarily at Royal Adelaide Hospital, delivering high-quality communication and swallowing services to an acute adult inpatient caseload. The role offers variety and opportunities for growth across CALHN sites, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes and drive professional development.

You will contribute to patient-centred care in an acute health setting, bringing strong clinical skills

Qualifications

• You are an experienced Speech Pathologist with a passion for patient-centred care.
• Strong clinical skills and collaborative approach in an acute health setting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality communication and swallowing services to an acute adult inpatient caseload, primarily based at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
• Operate with independence while caring for patients with complex and high-acuity needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and support innovation and growth.

Job description

This role offers variety and professional growth, with the possibility of working across other CALHN sites including The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and Repat Health Precinct.

Key responsibilities

• Based primarily at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, you will deliver high-quality communication and swallowing services to an acute adult inpatient caseload.
• In this rewarding role, you will operate with a high level of independence while contributing to the care of patients with complex and high-acuity needs.
• You will also play an important part in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams that support innovation and professional growth.

What you need

• Why You'll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter.
• You are an experienced and driven Speech Pathologist with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in an acute health setting.
• You bring strong clinical skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to continuous professional development.