Speech Pathologist- Rural Reliever Program

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Experience relocation support

Proximity to services

4 weeks annual leave

6 weeks annual leave (nurses eligible)

Paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Level 3 Speech Pathologist to provide cover across our New England North West facilities. The role offers a permanent full-time 38-hour week with a salary in the $121,568–$125,507 range plus superannuation and salary packaging.

You’ll work across inpatient, outpatient and community settings with support from the Allied Health Directorate and opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide cover to teams across New England North West facilities for blocks based on leave requests.
• Manage a personal caseload across adult, paediatric, inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
• Receive on-site clinical supervision and support from the Allied Health Directorate.

Skills

Speech pathology

Adult & paediatric practice

Adaptability

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ695278

Lead, inspire and make a difference as a Level 3 Speech Pathologist

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3*
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging (Level 1/2 $79,149 - $113,301)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ695278
Location: Negotiable within Hunter New England
Applications Close:Sunday, 25th October 2026

*This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

Where you'll be working
The Allied Health Reliever Program within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a well-established and unique service, operating since 2007 to support continuity of care across rural and regional communities. The program provides leave coverage to clinicians on annual or professional development leave across our New England North West sites. The program is centrally supported by the Allied Health Directorate and plays a critical role in maintaining service delivery during staff leave periods and vacancies.
The service delivers flexible allied health support across:
Inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Adult and paediatric populations
Multiple professions including Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology
The Opportunity
The Speech Pathologist will provide cover to teams across our New England North West facilities for blocks based on leave requests. They will have their own case load during this time, and provide cover across a variety of caseloads including adult, paediatric, inpatient outpatient and community teams.
You will be well supported through:
On-site clinical supervision at each placement
Oversight from the Allied Health Directorate
Orientation to each service and team
Access to professional development opportunities
Opportunities to build a broad skillset across diverse clinical areas
Strong professional support network within the Allied Health Directorate
Diverse clinical exposure across specialties, settings, and populations
There is an expectation of initial orientation and informal training at each placement, with ongoing learning embedded in the role, where no 2 placements are the same.This is an ideal role for a clinician seeking career development, variety and autonomy.

About you
We are looking for something that can be
Adaptability and flexibility – ability to work across varied clinical environments
Strong clinical Speech pathologyskills across adult and/or paediatric practice
Effective communication skills – engaging with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Organisational skills – managing workload in new settings
Independence and confidence as a clinician

Requirements

• 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 we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

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.

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.

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