Early Career Speech Pathologist

About the role

Hunter New England Health is recruiting a two-year Early Career Speech Pathologist to join its Community Health team in Armidale. You will provide patient-centred speech pathology services to children and their families across community and outreach settings, manage a clinical caseload including outreach to smaller rural sites, and design and deliver a virtual component series for families and caregivers. The role works closely with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a paediatric caseload, including assessment and intervention
• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services in line with professional standards
• Provide care across community and outreach settings, including rural and smaller sites
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support continuity of care
• Communicate with patients, families, carers and health professionals
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives and regular supervision, training and professional development

Required profile

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in speech pathology, or other qualification deemed equivalent, giving eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Interest or experience in paediatric speech pathology
• Ability to manage time and prioritise competing demands
• Collaborative approach and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Positive attitude, adaptability and a friendly, approachable nature

Required skills

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence-based practice and commitment to continuous professional development

What we offer

• Remuneration of $79,419 to $113,301 per annum plus superannuation and salary packaging
• 38 hours per week, temporary full-time until January 2029
• Career development opportunities within NSW Health and salary packaging options

To apply, use the online application form and address the selection criteria with examples of your communication, time management and teamwork abilities.