Speech Pathologist - Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 3 (Potential for a Developmental Program for Level 2 Speech Pathologists)
Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 32 (24 hours per week is the minimum hours considered)
Requisition ID: REQ661497
Location: Wagga Wagga – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service
Are you a talented Speech Pathologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SWBIRS) is a specialist rehabilitation service supporting people with acquired brain injuries across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Our services include allied health assessments, therapy, education, and rehabilitation coordination. We offer both community outreach and center-based programs. Our multidisciplinary Allied Health team works in close partnership with Rehabilitation Physicians to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and rehabilitation coordination.
As a Speech Pathologist with Murrumbidgee Local Health District, you will focus on delivering expert assessments and intervention for clients with cognitive and communication disorders. You’ll work across a variety of settings, including:
Onsite clinics
Outreach visits to rural communities
Telehealth appointments
You will also be a part of the rehabilitation coordination for a designated caseload of clients. This involves working closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans - ensuring seamless, client-centered care across all stages of recovery.
Learn more about the South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service here
**SWBIRS is primarily seeking a clinician who can work at Level 3 capacity, however if a suitable candidate is not identified will consider a clinician who is able to perform at Level 2 capacity with indirect supervision. The individual will be supported to develop clinical knowledge and skills to progress to a Level 3 grading after 2 years in the role.
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
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:
Tertiary Qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in assessment and management of clients with an acquired brain injury in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Experience providing community-based rehabilitation coordination and/or case management to people with complex needs.
Ability to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise appropriately in conjunction with the overall team to ensure clients are seen within an appropriate timeframe
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jane Murtagh – the SWBIRS Clinical Team Leader on Jane.Murtagh@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 2 July 2026 (at midnight)
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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