Early Career Speech Pathologist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2029
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702277
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Closing Date: Thursday 19 November 2026
About the Role
We are excited to offer a two-year New Graduate/ Early Career Speech Pathologist to join our Community Health team in Armidale.
In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred speech pathology services to children and their families across a variety of settings. You will manage a clinical caseload, including outreach to smaller rural sites, ensuring equitable access to allied health services across the region. As part of this role, you will design and deliver a virtual component series to families and caregivers, with the aim to enhance therapy outcomes, clarify goals for intervention and minimise wait times. Working closely with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based care, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support positive health outcomes for paediatric patients.
Key Responsibilities
As an Early Career Speech Pathologist, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to children and their families across community and outreach settings. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a paediatric caseload, including assessment and intervention
- Delivering evidence-based speech pathology services in line with professional standards
- Providing care across a variety of settings, including outreach to rural and smaller sites
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, carers, and health professionals
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
- Engaging in regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities
Where you’ll be working:
Based at Armidale Community Health Centre, our Speech Pathology team is a small, supportive, and dynamic group committed to delivering high-quality care across the New England region.
Armidale offers a unique lifestyle in the New England High Country, featuring beautiful heritage architecture, vibrant arts and culture, and easy access to multiple world heritage national parks. It’s the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle balance.
About you
You are a motivated and passionate early career Speech Pathologist who is committed to delivering high-quality care and developing your clinical skills. You will bring:
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritise competing demands
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development
- A collaborative approach and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Interest or experience in paediatric speech pathology
- A positive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn
- A friendly, approachable nature with a great sense of humour
Essential Criteria
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.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time and set priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
- Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
- Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
- Salary packaging options
- Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
- Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
- Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
- Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Alison Marshall on Alison.Marshall@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact hnelhd-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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