Senior Speech Pathologist

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Modbury Hospital – Modbury

Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.
(pro rata) plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – AHP3

Ongoing Part-Time – working 18.75 hours per week

About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our SA Intellectual Disability Health Service.
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.
As part of the South Australia Intellectual Disability Health Service (SAIDHS), you'll provide specialist speech pathology services to adults with intellectual disabilities, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication outcomes and quality of life for our clients.
In this role you will:

conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored intervention programs
provide expert consultation to families, carers and support staff
lead clinical initiatives and mentor junior staff
collaborate with medical professionals, occupational therapists, and disability support workers
contribute to service development and evidence-based practice

Working within NALHN, you'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering person-centred care while advancing best practice in intellectual disability health services.
We provide ongoing education opportunities, clinical supervision and pathways for career progression.
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 experienced 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 today and join us in creating positive health outcomes for some of our community's most vulnerable members.
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: 911504
Enquiries:
Stephanie Searle
Snr Service Manager - SAIDHS
Ph: 8257 7300
Email: ***************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
29 August 2025 – 11.55 PM
Role Description and Further Information:
911504 - Senior Speech Pathologist - SA Intellectual Disability Health Service - AHP3 - role description.pdf
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.

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