Senior Speech Pathologist (Generalist)

Far West Local Health District; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Novated Leasing

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO)

Fitness Passport and EAP

Isolation and Climate Allowance

Professional development support

Country lifestyle

Job summary

Far West Local Health District invites applications for a 12-month maternity locum as Senior Generalist Speech Pathologist based at Broken Hill Health Service. You will lead a small team, deliver services across acute, subacute, outpatient and community settings, and may use outreach or Telehealth to reach clients.

The role requires transitioning to Level 3 with opportunities to advance within a rural/remote context and to participate in quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Senior Generalist Speech Pathologist with capacity to transition to Level 3
• Experience in acute adult dysphagia and paediatric feeding
• Experience delivering services via outreach or Telehealth
• Ability to support junior clinicians and contribute to quality improvement

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical oversight and interventions for the Speech Pathology team based in Broken Hill Health Service.
• Provide assessment and treatment to adult and paediatric Speech Pathology Services in a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver services across acute, subacute, outpatient and community settings; outreach/telehealth may be required.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Clinical oversight

Telehealth

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave until 2nd April 2027) Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3 Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour + Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ691762 Location: Broken Hill We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door! Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at \"Living and Working\" in the Far West. About The Opportunity A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a 12 month Maternity locum for a Senior Generalist Speech Pathologist based at Broken Hill Health Service. You will be part of a small innovative team adapting service provision for the Rural/remote context. There is opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in Acute Adult dysphagia, Paediatric feeding, Adult Communication disorders and Paediatric Speech and Language. You may also deliver services via outreach visits or Telehealth. It is a role that will support junior clinicians and we encourage involvement with quality improvement projects. Being rural and remote we have multiple networks that can support advancement in the different areas of Speech Pathology. Explore the role by contacting the Manager, Tracy Herlihy. We will accept applications from appropriately experienced Level 2 clinicians ready to transition to Level 3 role and if you feel you have more experience in Adult rather than Paediatric work, caseload maybe modified to suit your skill set.

• Provide senior clinical oversight and interventions for the Speech Pathology team based within the Broken Hill Hospital and Health Service.
• Provide assessment and treatment to the adult and paediatric Speech Pathology Services utilising a collaborative practice model in a multidisciplinary team.
• The clinical services span the areas of acute, subacute, outpatient and community.
• Outreach and telehealth services may also be components of future services that will be required.

What Is On Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
• Novated Leasing
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
• Isolation and Climate Allowance
• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About The Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. About Broken Hill A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Herlihy on [e-mail] Applications Close: 5th October 2026 Stepping Up About The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #RuralHealthIncentives