Speech Pathologist - Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered

Build brighter futures for children - while enjoying rivers, beaches, and rainforest living

Remuneration: $76,364 - $108,943 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Taree Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until January 2027 (with the possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Requisition ID: REQ639352
Applications Close: Monday 9th March 2026

About the role:

This position will see you provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care, evidence-based assessment/interventions, health promotion and education within our Children, Young People and Families Service. You will provide services to infants, children and young people aged 0-18 years with communication and feeding difficulties. Most of your appointments will be at the local community health centre, with occasional visits to preschools/schools. Our Speech Pathologists also enjoy working with our Child and Family Health Nurses to provide education to our new parents and provide education to wider stakeholders. They are part of our multidisciplinary Bright Start Clinic, working to identify developmental delays in the first two years of life. 

This position is located in Taree Community Health with flexibility to work across the Lower Mid North Coast. You will receive orientation and training while in the role. We encourage and support both internal and external support, with regular monthly clinical supervision and the completion of mandatory education requirements.

About the Mid North Coast

Based in the glorious Lower Mid North Coast of NSW you will have rivers, beaches, and rainforests on your doorstep. Forster and Taree are located within the Barrington Coast region of NSW offering white sand beaches, gleaming blue lakes and a vivid green in the hinterland.

Three hours from Sydney and two from Newcastle, the region offers affordable housing, education options and a lifestyle sought after by holiday makers.

For inspirational stories from people who live in the area and to meet one of our Speech Pathologists, check out https://lovetaree.com.au

About you:

Candidates will ideally have experience working with children and young people, as a Speech Pathologist. Skills in teamwork are essential as is the ability to adapt your communication style to target your audience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a busy case load of clients, who often experience psychosocial complexities. Our area's high indigenous population requires candidates to have a good understanding of Closing The Gap and to be working towards cultural competence. 

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 offer

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:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

• Proximity to shopping and other services

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)

• Salary packaging options

• Fitness Passport

• 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:
 

• * Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30^th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 

• 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. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.  

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Please describe your experience working in paediatric Speech Pathology.

2. Provide an example of your experience assessing and managing a child presenting with complex developmental and/or social issues.

3. Describe a situation where you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team. What was your role, and how did your contribution support positive outcomes

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Vaughan on Lauren.Vaughan@health.nsw.gov.au