Senior Speech Pathologist (506202)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Professional development support

Study leave and professional support

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health invites applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist in the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) based in Hobart. You will lead clinical practice, support colleagues, and ensure delivery of high-quality speech pathology services to adults in outpatient and community settings.

The role is fixed-term, full-time, 76 hours per fortnight, March 2027 to 10 March 2028, with potential for additional periods.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and professional support for CRU speech pathology services.
• Contribute to assessment, planning and delivery of services for clients and carers.
• Work within an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team and uphold best practice standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Speech Pathology Australia accreditation

Postgraduate qualification (or progress toward)

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team and build and develop their clinical leadership skills

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a supportive interdisciplinary team with a focus on client centred goal setting, rehabilitation planning and program delivery.

• CRU is an adult outpatient rehabilitation service working with clients with a diverse range of diagnostic conditions.
• CRU clinicians work with clients to achieve their goals in our well-equipped centre and in the client’s home and community.
• CRU is located at the Repatriation Centre, 90 Davey Street, Hobart

The Role

The Senior Speech Pathologist always behaves in a manner consistent with the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Conduct, the State Service Code of Conduct, and in accordance with organisational policies.

You will need

• To work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in the assessment, planning and delivery of speech pathology services for clients and their carers referred to the Community Rehabilitation Unit, Southern Tasmania.
• To provide clinical leadership, professional support and ensure best practice standards for speech pathology services provided by CRU, in accordance with organisational policies and professional codes of conduct.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing March 2027 until 10 March 2028.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
  Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in a relevant rehabilitation setting
• Current Driver's Licence
• Post graduate qualifications, or working towards this in a relevant area

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.