Early Career Speech Pathologist

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; Vor Ort; AUD 79.000 - 113.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a two-year New Graduate/Early Career Speech Pathologist to join the Armidale Community Health Service. You will manage a paediatric caseload, deliver evidence-based services, and contribute to service improvements while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes outreach to rural sites and delivering a virtual component series for families to enhance outcomes. Location is Armidale; temporary full-time until January 2029.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a bachelor or postgraduate degree in speech pathology providing eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development

Aufgaben

• Managing a paediatric caseload, including assessment and intervention
• Delivering evidence-based speech pathology services across diverse settings
• Providing outreach to rural/smaller sites
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care
• Engaging with patients and families to optimise outcomes
• Participating in continuous service improvement and professional development

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Paediatric experience

Ausbildung

Speech pathology degree (Bachelor's or Postgraduate) with SPA eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2029

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ702277

Location: Armidale Community Health Service

Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026

About The Role

We are excited to offer a two-year New Graduate/ Early Career Speech Pathologist to join our Community Health team in Armidale.

In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred speech pathology services to children and their families across a variety of settings. You will manage a clinical caseload, including outreach to smaller rural sites, ensuring equitable access to allied health services across the region. As part of this role, you will design and deliver a virtual component series to families and caregivers, with the aim to enhance therapy outcomes, clarify goals for intervention and minimise wait times. Working closely with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based care, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support positive health outcomes for paediatric patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a paediatric caseload, including assessment and intervention
• Delivering evidence-based speech pathology services in line with professional standards
• Providing care across a variety of settings, including outreach to rural and smaller sites
• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, carers, and health professionals
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
• Engaging in regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities

Where You’ll Be Working

Based at Armidale Community Health Centre, our Speech Pathology team is a small, supportive, and dynamic group committed to delivering high-quality care across the New England region.

Armidale offers a unique lifestyle in the New England High Country, featuring beautiful heritage architecture, vibrant arts and culture, and easy access to multiple world heritage national parks. It’s the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle balance.

About You

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritise competing demands
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
• A collaborative approach and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Interest or experience in paediatric speech pathology
• A positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn
• A friendly, approachable nature with a great sense of humour

Essential Criteria

• Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide a high quality clinical service to patients and their families/carers, to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes for patients of the service.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.