Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered
Make a real impact in the heart of wine country - where your Speech Pathology skills change lives across community, hospital, and beyond!
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super + salary packaging + incentives
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2025
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ596511
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025
About the role:
Ready for a rewarding change and a meaningful challenge? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team in Muswellbrook. This is a unique opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, bringing positive change to the lives of both adults and children with communication and swallowing needs.
In this diverse and fulfilling role, every day offers new opportunities to grow your skills, collaborate with dedicated colleagues, and make a genuine impact on the health and wellbeing of your community.
What you'll be doing:
- Providing client-focused assessment and intervention across a mixed caseload
- Partnering with clients, families, and carers to support long-term, meaningful outcomes
- Collaborating with a supportive team of 5.2 FTE generalist Speech Pathologists
- Accessing regular clinical supervision and tailored professional development
- Contributing to innovative, person-centred service delivery across multiple clinical settings
Where you'll be working:
You’ll be based in Muswellbrook, at the heart of the beautiful Upper Hunter. Our Community Health team is warm, welcoming, and committed to delivering high-quality care.
Why you'll love it here:
- Enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Hunter Valley - renowned for its vineyards, gourmet produce, and outdoor adventures.
- Just under 2 hours from Newcastle and under 3 hours from Sydney - perfect for a tree change without losing city access.
- Be part of a workplace culture built on teamwork, growth, and community connection.
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:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
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
Additional information:
- *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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 Anita Bomann King on Anita.BomannKing@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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.
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