• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network - Adelaide Hills Community Health, Mount Barker
• Salary: AHP2 $88,255 to $102,240 p.a./ AHP1 $68,478 to $83,594 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Temporary Full time position working up to 7 August 2026
• Eligibility Open to Everyone 

Please note that this position will be filled at either AHP-1 or AHP-2 classification. 

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? We are seeking dynamic and dedicated Speech Pathologists to join our team to deliver high-quality, client-centred care in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role

As a valued member of our Allied Health team, you will contribute to the planning, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive and integrated range of health services tailored to the needs of our local community. The role is based within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team and supports clients across the continuum of care using prevention, early intervention, therapy, and evaluation strategies.

Depending on your level of experience, you may be appointed at either the AHP1 or AHP2 level:

AHP1 – Early Career Speech Pathologist

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Speech Pathologist, you will provide evidence-based services to clients, gaining experience and developing clinical skills within a supportive environment. You will work across a paediatric caseload, including speech, language, and communication needs.

AHP2 – Experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist

As an experienced clinician, you will work under reduced supervision and apply your generalist and/or specialist knowledge in paediatrics, including a significant caseload in paediatric feeding. You will contribute to clinical supervision of less experienced staff and students and may lead service development initiatives in line with best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, client-focused speech pathology services.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including other health professionals, educators, and service providers.

• Contribute to case planning, goal setting and service evaluation.

• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in data collection and reporting.

• AHP2 only: Provide clinical support and mentoring to junior staff and students.

About You

• AHP1: You are a recent graduate or early-career professional with a strong commitment to learning and collaboration.

• AHP2: You are a confident, autonomous clinician with experience in paediatric speech pathology and a strong interest or experience in feeding.

• You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• You have a client-centred approach and are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.

See role description for qualifications.

Benefits of Joining us

At BHFLHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing and employer superannuation contributions.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join BHFLHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

BHFLHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category B

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

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For more information about the role please refer to the role description provided below. Job ref: 905772

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

20 June 2025 - 2 week close - 11.55PM

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

Attachments

 905772 - BHFLHN Role Description AHP1 Allied Health Professional Speech Pathologist.pdf

 905772 - AHP2 Speech Pathologist Role-Description.pdf

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