Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered

Empower lives through communication – join our passionate Speech Pathology team in the heart of the Hunter Valley!

Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - until June 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ565732
Applications Close: Sunday 13th April 2025

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: 

• 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.*  
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the Role

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional clinical services? Join our dynamic team as a Speech Pathologist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring optimal health outcomes for our clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality clinical services to clients and their families/carers.
• Provide assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing disorders in both adults and children across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and support from within the speech pathology team.
• Participate in professional development activities and opportunities tailored to the role.

Where You'll Be Working

This position is part of a vibrant and supportive multidisciplinary community health team based in Muswellbrook, in the heart of the Hunter Valley.

• Work alongside a team of 5.2 FTE generalist speech pathologists delivering diverse services across various settings and locations.
• Discover Muswellbrook: Nestled in the world-renowned Hunter Valley wine region, enjoy local produce, scenic drives, and acclaimed art galleries.
• Benefit from a convenient location – less than 3 hours from Sydney and under 2 hours from Newcastle.

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   
• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.  
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• 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.

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