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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Various locations
• Salary  AHP-2   $44.45 - $51.49 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading 
• Casual

About the role

The Speech Pathologist is an experienced and competent clinician who delivers quality services to patients and provides clinical/professional support to less experienced speech pathologists working within CALHN, across weekdays and weekends.  The role is based mainly at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) but may include delivery of services to patients at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and other CALHN sites/services.

The Speech Pathologist is able to work at a high level of independence to provide mainly inpatient communication and swallowing services to an acute adult caseload, resulting in quality care and improved outcomes for patients. 

The Speech Pathologist is developing more advanced/extended knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of high acuity/complexity caseloads.

The Speech Pathologist contributes to efficient, effective multidisciplinary management and care of patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology degree, or the equivalent entry level qualification leading to eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians 
• Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• 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.

Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Information:

• 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.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening. 

Job ref:  858881

Enquiries to:

Jacqueline Beaty

Telephone: 0403 025 285

Email: jacqui.beaty@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Thursday 17 April 2025

Attachments

 858881 RD CALHN Speech Pathology Casual Pool 2024-25.pdf

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