- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury
- Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
- AHP1 $68,478 - $83,594 p.a. (pro rata)
- AHP2 $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. (pro rata)
- Temporary Full-Time or Part-Time, up to 22 June 2027 (Multiple Positions)
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking passionate and skilled Speech Pathologists to work within the dynamic fields of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care.
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 assessing, diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders across the continuum of care. Your expertise will be invaluable in helping patients regain their independence, improve their quality of life and navigate the challenges they face.
Speech Pathology services are offered across a variety of inpatient, home-based and community settings within the Rehabilitation and Geriatric clinical services based mostly at Modbury with some outreach community work. In this role, you will have the opportunity to rotate through a number of clinical services:
- Geriatrics: Provision of speech pathology assessment, diagnosis and treatment for older adults while liaising with their families and carers. Areas of work include the inpatient Geriatric Evaluation Management service, the inpatient Geriatric Rehabilitation ward, Geriatrics in the Home, Northern Reablement and Intermediate Care to Return Home (NRICH) program at ACH Healthia and Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) inpatient service based at Lyell McEwin Hospital
- Rehabilitation: Provision of speech pathology assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults participating in rehabilitation. This may involve assessment and intervention for adults with a range of diagnoses including stroke, progressive neurological conditions, brain injury and deconditioning. Areas within rehabilitation include: the inpatient rehabilitation wards, the Day Rehabilitation Service (6 week rehabilitation program in an outpatient setting) and the Rehabilitation in the Home program
Working at NALHN, you'll be part of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. You'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities and the support of a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Appointment to the role will be at the AHP1 or AHP2 level, dependent on the level of experience.
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.
Apply now for this rewarding position where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families.
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.
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.
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: 907317
Enquiries:
Office of Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
Phone: (08) 7321 4232
E-mail: Health.NALHNACRPCRecruitment@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
8 August 2025 – 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
907317 - Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (Multiple Positions) - AHP1 - role description.pdf
907317 - Speech Pathologist - Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care (Multiple Positions) - AHP2 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
