Community Speech Pathologist
Community Speech Pathologist
About the role:
Work with a vibrant multidisciplinary team to support a predominantly paediatric caseload in the community of Griffith. You will be supported by a senior speech pathologist and working within the MLHD Allied Health Supervision framework where you will have the opportunity to build your professional skills to meet the needs of the Griffith and surrounding rural communities.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (from 1 June 2026 until 6 December 2026 - with possibility to extend)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 1-2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ663039
Location: Griffith Ambulatory Care Hub
What MLHD offer:
Up to $10k attraction and relocation payment + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here!
Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A completed tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Knowledge, skills, clinical experience and ability in Speech Pathology practice to provide patient-centred, evidence-based Speech Pathology services
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
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 Ellen McMaster– the Acting Allied Health and Ambulatory Care Manager on Ellen.McMaster@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 10 June 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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