Speech Pathologist Birch (North)

Description:

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Lightsview
• AHP1 Salary: $68,478.00 - $83,594.00 (Pro Rata) pa + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP2 Salary: $88,255.00 - $102,240.00 (Pro Rata) pa + Superannuation + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Part-Time Role - 0.5FTE until June 2026

About the Role

We’re seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated interdisciplinary team supporting clients with complex brain injuries. In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, delivering client-centred services that support independence, enhance quality of life and foster meaningful recovery. You’ll be supported to develop your clinical skills, engage in supervision and actively contribute to quality improvement and service planning initiatives.

This dual-classification opportunity (AHP1/AHP2) is ideal for both emerging and experienced clinicians. As an AHP1, you’ll work under clinical supervision as you consolidate your skills and knowledge. As an AHP2, you’ll demonstrate advanced clinical competence, provide supervision to junior staff and students, and take on leadership in service development, education and quality improvement activities. Whichever level you join us at, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team making a real difference in people’s lives.

About You
Whether you are early in your career or bring a wealth of experience, we are seeking passionate and dedicated professionals eligible for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia to join our dynamic team in this dual-classified role (AHP1/AHP2).

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong clinical foundations or advanced practice capability in speech pathology assessment and treatment, with experience working with adult clients in multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary environments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills , including the ability to work collaboratively with clients, carers, and health professionals while maintaining a client-centred and culturally sensitive approach.

• Sound professional judgement and problem-solving abilities , including organisational skills to manage clinical priorities and documentation requirements, with increasing independence at the AHP2 level.

• Commitment to ongoing development , teamwork, and a culture of inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement, with the ability to accept feedback and contribute to team and patient outcomes.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network , and the opportunities to be part of CALHN .

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parti es will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 901583

Enquiries to:

Kate Elliott

Phone: 7117 5100
E-mail: kate.elliott@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 16th May 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

901583 AHP1 Speech Pathologist BIRCH 2025.pdf

901583 AHP2 Speech Pathologist BIRCH 2025.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.