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• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Marion GP Plus / Noarlunga GP Plus – Ambulatory Allied Health, Speech Pathology
• Salary $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. (Pro Rata) AHP3 | Part-time, 33.75 hours per week – Term contract until June 2026

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking to make a difference in Southern Adelaide's local community?

If you are driven by a passion for transforming lives and a commitment to excellence in healthcare, seize this rewarding opportunity with the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. Here, you will have the chance to make a profound and lasting impact by joining our exceptional team, dedicated to empowering individuals in need of speech pathology services.

About the role: 

Working in an ambulatory role as the Senior Speech Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive speech pathology services to patients across various settings, including acute care, outpatient clinics, and community-based programs. Your expertise will be invaluable in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication, swallowing, and related disorders, ensuring the highest quality of care for our diverse patient population. 

This role will work as a community-based role, based out of the Noarlunga GP Plus and Marion GP Plus when not working directly with clients in the community.

You will liaise closely with families, staff of other disciplines and relevant community agencies to provide an integrated approach to client management.

Working within the dynamic and supportive environment of SA Health, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Our organization is committed to providing excellent patient care, and we value the contributions of our dedicated staff members.

About you:

• To be successful in this role, you must possess a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent, with current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• You must possess a current Australian Driver's licence and a willingness to drive as part of your role. 
• Experience conducting instrumental investigation in the evaluation of swallowing e.g. Videofluoroscopy Swallowing Studies (VFSS).
• Exceptional communication skills, a passion for patient-centred care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment are essential.
• Previous experience in a public healthcare setting would be highly advantageous.
  

Why SALHN?

Work Local: Enjoy the benefits of spending less time travelling to work every day and gain a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment from directly contributing to the health and wellbeing of your local community. 
Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge.
Our Mission: To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community. 

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Jordyn Cook, A/ED & Ambulatory Allied Health Service Manager. Ph: 0400 721 198 or e-mail to Jordyn.Cook@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Wednesday 30 July 2025

Attachments:

• 899322 - AHP3 AAH Speech Pathology Role Description
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging.
• 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 Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 899322.