Speech Pathologist – Level 1 or 2 Rotating Position (Adult Caseload)
Permanent Full time
Tasmanian Health Service, Hospitals South
Ready for a Speech Pathology role that’s anything but ordinary?
Tasmania isn’t just a stunning backdrop—it’s a place where your career can flourish and your weekends can feel like a holiday. Think rugged coastlines, mountain trails, and a food scene that rivals the big cities.
We’re seeking a Speech Pathologist (Level 1 or 2) to join our vibrant team of 20+ at Hospitals South. This role offers variety and growth, with rotations across the Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Hobart Hospital—Tasmania’s major tertiary referral and teaching hospital. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues and gain experience in diverse clinical specialties that will shape your career.
Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, we’ll support you with:
- A generous professional development budget,
- Active clinical supervision and peer support,
- A graduate program for those within two years of finishing uni, and
- opportunities to dive into specialist areas like VFSS, FEES, tracheostomy, burns, head & neck cancer, laryngectomy, and voice.
We strive to work at the top of our scope, support each other fiercely, and believe in balancing meaningful work with a life well-lived. Think: beach walks after work, mountain hikes on weekends, and a food scene that punches well above its weight.
Our home base? The Royal Hobart Hospital—smack in the middle of Hobart’s vibrant city centre, just steps from parks, wine bars, and that iconic waterfront.
So, if you’re ready to grow your career, make a difference, and maybe even learn to love a good Tassie pinot, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information on joining our team, please contact Ruth on (03) 6166 8434, or at ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au.
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Details of appointment:
Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,384 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Professional development.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
- Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Selection Criteria in the attached Statement of Duties.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Ruth Best
Position: Discipline Lead Speech Pathology Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 8434
Email address: ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au
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