Senior Speech Pathologist (Generalist)

Far West Local Health District; Broken Hill; Sur place; AUD 84 000 - 87 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging

Up to $9k living expenses

$2.6k meals and entertainment

Novated Leasing Paid

Allocated Day Off (ADO) Monthly

Fitness Passport and EAP

Isolation and Climate Allowance

Professional development support

Country lifestyle balance

Résumé du poste

Far West Local Health District is seeking a Senior Generalist Speech Pathologist for a 6-month maternity locum at Broken Hill Health Service. You will work within a small, innovative team, handling adult and paediatric cases and may provide outreach or Telehealth services.

The role offers senior clinical oversight, opportunities for quality improvement projects, and support for professional development, with a broad range of clinical experiences across acute and community settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology recognised by Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for practising membership.
• At least 3 years postgraduate experience with adult and paediatric caseloads.
• Ability to manage complex conditions and work with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Provide senior clinical oversight and interventions for the Speech Pathology team at Broken Hill Hospital.
• Deliver assessment and treatment for adult and paediatric services across acute, subacute, outpatient and community settings; outreach/telehealth may be included.

Connaissances

Independent work

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Formation

Degree in Speech Pathology

Description du poste

About the Opportunity

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rated 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: REQ703410 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 Wes

Opportunity A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a 6 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.

What you'll be doing

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

Selection Criteria

• Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with at least 3 years postgraduate experience and skills in Adult and Paediatric caseloads, with the ability to manage complex conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services to paediatric and adult clients with complex communication and swallowing disorders within the acute, rehabilitation and general outpatient settings.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning, ability to apply professional judgement and Evidence Based Practice principles when performing novel, complex or critical tasks within the scope of practice of the profession.
• Demonstrated high level organisational, time management and prioritisation skills in an environment of competing clinical, supervisory and administrative demands.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate service delivery, individually or in collaboration with others, including quality improvement processes, and share the findings with other staff and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to apply and share professional expertise through the provision of effective clinical supervision, education and support to Level 1 / 2 Speech Pathology staff, tertiary students, Allied Health assistants, school based trainees and work experience students.
• Current unrestricted NSW driver’s license or equivalent, with willingness to travel for outreach programs, potentially with overnight stays.

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 the 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

Stepping Up

Stepping Up 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/

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

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.

Empowered, 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.

Applications Close: 4th November 2026