Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist

Health; Murray Bridge; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Leave loading

Salary sacrifice benefits

Relocation support

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is seeking a Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist to lead and mentor a regional team across rural SA. You will provide complex clinical care, advance education, and drive service improvement within RMCLHN's Speech Pathology portfolio.

This leadership role requires a strong clinical background, regional experience, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve client outcomes across the Riverland, Mallee and Murray Bridge

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and be eligible for full membership of SPA (or equivalent).
• Provide high-level, evidence-based Speech Pathology services for complex regional cases.
• Mentor, supervise and support Speech Pathologists and students.
• Lead service improvement, research and clinical education across RMCLHN.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio that strengthens Speech Pathology practice across the region.
• Deliver complex clinical care and clinical governance.
• Mentor and supervise Speech Pathologists and students.
• Contribute to clinical education, research and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Supervision & Education

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Service Development

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA eligibility

Job description

Job no: 947540
Work type: Full time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland or Murray Bridge
• AHP3 | Allied Health Professional Level 3 |$112,139.00 p.a. to $120,284.00 p.a.
• Employment: Full time - Ongoing Permanent
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply

About the Role:

Join our team as a Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist and make a meaningful difference across rural and remote communities. This rewarding leadership role offers the opportunity to provide complex clinical care, mentor and support Speech Pathologists, contribute to clinical education, research and service improvement, and lead a portfolio that strengthens Speech Pathology practice across the region. If you’re an experienced clinician looking to grow your leadership impact while working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary and regional network, we’d love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Hold a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and be eligible for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA); participation in the Professional Self-Regulation (PSR) program is desirable.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide high-level, evidence-based Speech Pathology services, clinical expertise and consultancy for complex cases across the region.
• Supervision & Education: Mentor, supervise and support Speech Pathologists and students, while contributing to professional development, clinical education and rural workforce development.
• Service Development: Lead and contribute to service improvement, research, evaluation and the development of consistent, high-quality Speech Pathology practices across RMCLHN.
• Collaboration & Advocacy: Build strong multidisciplinary and community partnerships, promote client-centred and culturally safe care, and represent Speech Pathology across regional networks and relevant forums.

Desired Criteria

• Clinical & Leadership Expertise: Demonstrate extensive clinical experience, rural/remote practice, clinical supervision, education, leadership, service development, research and project management skills.
• Professional & Client Focus: Show commitment to reflective practice, professional development, SA Health/RMCLHN values, culturally safe and client-centred care, community engagement and effective teamwork.
• Service Improvement & Communication: Provide examples of quality improvement, evaluation, research, service planning, problem solving, data management and strong communication skills that support continuous improvement.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits,watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable.More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Allied Health Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 947540

Enquiries

Narelle Sarakinis
Senior Manager, Speech Pathology
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

03 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

AHP3 - Speech Pathologist - Role Description .pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

About Murray Bridge Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

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Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time