Senior Speech Pathologist (506202)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Remote; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements including study or

Job summary

The Community Rehabilitation Unit within the Department of Health, Hobart, is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to provide leadership, assessment, and delivery of speech pathology services for adults in inpatient/outpatient settings and client homes.

Fixed-term full-time position from March 2027 to March 2028, with hours per fortnight and salary range described. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and develop clinical leadership skills in South Tasmania.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia; full membership preferred.
• Postgraduate qualifications or working towards this in a relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, planning and delivery of speech pathology services for clients and carers.
• Provide clinical leadership and professional support to CRU staff to ensure best practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment and planning

Communication skills

Education

Speech Pathology Australia accreditation

Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - SAA&CS

Applications must be submitted by Monday 30 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Monday 30 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

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

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.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

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

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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.

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

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

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

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

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.