Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Empower lives through communication – join our passionate Speech Pathology team in the heart of the Hunter Valley!

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2
Location: Hunter Valley Community Health
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ561568
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd March 2025


About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional clinical services? Join our dynamic team as a Speech Pathologist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring optimal health outcomes for our clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality clinical services to clients and their families/carers.
• Provide assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing disorders in both adults and children across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and support from within the speech pathology team.
• Participate in professional development activities and opportunities tailored to the role.

Where You'll Be Working
This position is part of a vibrant and supportive multidisciplinary community health team based in Muswellbrook, in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

• Work alongside a team of 5.2 FTE generalist speech pathologists delivering diverse services across various settings and locations.
• Discover Muswellbrook: Nestled in the world-renowned Hunter Valley wine region, enjoy local produce, scenic drives, and acclaimed art galleries.
• Benefit from a convenient location – less than 3 hours from Sydney and under 2 hours from Newcastle.

What we can offer you: 

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary 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.

 


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For role related queries or questions contact Anita Bomann King on Anita.BomannKing@health.nsw.gov.au