Speech Pathologist - 5k - 10k Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Parkes, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 14 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Speech Pathologist - 5k - 10k Incentives Offered
Parkes Health Service
About the role
In this role, you’ll deliver communication and swallowing services across the lifespan, from infants to older adults. This includes outpatient support and in-reach to Parkes Hospital Inpatients. Each day brings new challenges and learning opportunities with a generalist caseload that ensures no two days are ever the same.
Our community-based setting means you'll collaborate closely with clients, families, preschools, schools, and other local services – and make a visible impact in people’s lives.
Our leadership is approachable, responsive, and future-focused. We encourage innovation and provide a safe space to stretch your skills.
Your career journey matters to us - whether that’s developing advanced clinical skills, leading innovative programs, collaborating on new service models or stepping into leadership.
With an interest in leadership, our previous speech pathologist progressed to Community & Allied Health Manager, and now holds a management position in the State Emergency Service (SES). She still pops back to do casual cover because she misses the community and the clinical work. Before that, our long-term clinician applied her skills innovatively with Riding for the Disabled NSW.
Your team are more than colleagues – they’re a community of learners, problem-solvers, and advocates. As a multidisciplinary team, you’ll draw from each other’s strengths daily. Monthly collaboration with the District’s regional speech pathologists will cover case discussions, QI projects and resource sharing. Plus you’ll experience the twice a year District-wide Speech Pathology Area Days as an additional forum for PD and networking.
Parkes is a vibrant rural town in Central West NSW, rich in community spirit and lifestyle perks. Parkes offers affordable living, great schools and family-friendly amenities, national parks, festivals (hello, Elvis Festival!), and a strong arts and sports scene. There are daily flights to Sydney and highway links to surrounding regional cities. You can find out more about Parkes here.
People stay – and return – because they’re seen, supported, and empowered here. You can challenge yourself. Make an impact and shape the future of rural health. So why not join us!
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Scarlett Ritchie on (02) 6850 7318 or at scarlett.ritchie@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
