Senior Speech Pathologist

3 weeks ago

Wagga Wagga City Council, Australia NSW Health Full time
  • This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Find out more here

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (until 27 February 2026)

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 3

Remuneration: $112,396.00 - $116,038.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ601460

Applications Close: 17 September 2025

Are you a talented Speech Pathologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Speech Pathologist who is ready for a new adventure.

To learn more about the community of Wagga Wagga - visit us here.

About The Role

The Speech Pathologist is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team, providing high-quality, complex speech pathology inpatient services to adult patients of the Wagga Base Hospital to meet their health and wellbeing needs. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing a range of diagnostic, therapeutic and preventative speech pathology services for adults with communication and feeding difficulties.

As The Speech Pathologist, You Will Be Responsible For
  • Providing high level clinical speech pathology expertise and knowledge
  • Ensuring client/patient care is delivered within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence-based practice and knowledge and MLHD values.
  • Actively contributing to the MLHD Professional Discipline Network, Allied Health network and multi-disciplinary teams

To see all role requirements please review the position description.

What MLHD Offer
  • $10,000 sign on bonusunder theNSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme,and up to $5,000 each year.
  • Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
  • Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
  • Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
  • Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
  • Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
  • Advanced speech pathology clinical knowledge, skills and experience, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.
  • Well-developed time management skills, written and verbal communication, and IT skills including an ability or willingness to use telehealth as a mode of delivery of clinical care

How To Apply

Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Rachael Lawrence – Speech Pathologist in Charge, via Rachael.Lawrence@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

Apply Online Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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