Speech Pathologist - Casual Pool - Aged Care, Rehabilitation And Palliative Care

Description:

• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Modbury Hospital - Modbury
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits) :
  • AHP1 $35.00 - $42.73 per hour + 25% loading
  • AHP2 $45.11 - $52.26 per hour + 25% loading
• Casual, up to 28 June 2026

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking Speech Pathologists to join our Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Division.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a Speech Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Your expertise in communication, swallowing and cognitive-linguistic disorders will be invaluable in providing comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and ongoing support.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with medical professionals, allied health colleagues and support staff to deliver exceptional patient-centred care. Your ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families and caregivers will be essential in ensuring a seamless transition through the healthcare journey.

To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

About You:

Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 904501

Enquiries:

Jessica Whitefield

A/ Senior Manager

Phone: (08) 7321 4100

E-mail: jessica.whitefield@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

13 June 2025 - 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

904501 - Speech Pathologist - Casual Pool - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care - AHP1 - role description.pdf

904501 - Speech Pathologist - Casual Pool - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care - AHP2 - role description.pdf

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

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.