Early Career Speech Pathologist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until Jan 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration: $76,364 - $89,232 + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Armidale
Requisition ID: REQ647718
Applications Close: Sunday the 29th of March
Kick-start your career as an Early Career Speech Pathologist with Hunter New England Local Health District, where you’ll be supported to grow, make a real impact, and deliver meaningful care to children and families across our community.
About the role:
Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated 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.
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:
- 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.
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
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:
Annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) + ADO's each month (for full time employees)
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
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For role related queries or questions contact Alison Marshall on Alison.Marshall@health.nsw.gov.au
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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