Speech Pathologist Level 3

Make a real impact every day—join our passionate speech pathology team delivering care that truly matters across community and rural settings.

Remuneration:$56.68 - $58.52 per hour + super + incentives
Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Lvl 3
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Hours Per Week:8
Requisition ID:REQ596516
Applications Close: Sunday, 24th August 2025

About us:
Step into a role where your expertise is genuinely valued and your professional growth is supported every step of the way. Join a warm, vibrant team of five Speech Pathologists who are passionate about delivering high-quality, generalist care across a broad range of community health settings. If you're looking for variety, impact, and a team that celebrates each other's wins, you've found it.

About the role:
This isn't just another job, it's a chance to bring your skills to life in a role that combines hands-on clinical work with meaningful leadership. You'll deliver outreach services to the Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Services, working with both adults and children on swallowing and communication needs.

But your impact goes beyond the clinical. You'll also provide mentorship, supervise staff, and lead quality improvement projects that directly shape better outcomes for clients and the community.

Enjoy ongoing clinical supervision, exceptional peer support, and access to tailored professional development - within a culture that genuinely champions collaboration and innovation.

About you:
You're a passionate, client-centred Speech Pathologist who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment. Confident and capable, you bring strong clinical reasoning, initiative, and a flexible mindset to every challenge. Whether it's mentoring peers, managing a varied caseload, or finding creative ways to support your clients - you're someone who loves making a difference.

Requirements:

• Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New EnglandHealth , enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to$10,000in the first 12 months PLUS up to$10,000each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• Sustainable Healthcare:Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options -up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme . For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au .
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anita Bomann King on Anita.BomannKing@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position . Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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