Speech Pathologist

Job no: 918954

Work type: Full time

Location: Murray and Mallee

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Location Negotiable within Region
• AHP1/2 | Full Time Contract | Temporary (contract up to 2 years)
• Salary: $71,217 - $106,330 p.a
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join Our Team as a Speech Pathologist – Empower Communication and Support Lifelong Wellbeing

Make a difference by delivering high-quality, person-centred speech pathology services that enhance communication, swallowing, and quality of life for people across RMCLHN.

About the Role:

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Speech Pathologists to provide comprehensive and integrated speech pathology services that meet the needs of the local community. Working under the direction of the Senior Manager – Speech Pathology, you will be part of a supportive multi-professional team dedicated to improving health outcomes through preventative, early intervention, treatment, and evaluation approaches.

As a Speech Pathologist (AHP1), you will provide clinical services across a range of settings, developing your professional knowledge and practical skills while working collaboratively with other health professionals and community service providers. You will play a key role in supporting individuals and families through assessment, therapy, and health promotion activities.

As a Speech Pathologist (AHP2), you will apply your clinical experience and specialist knowledge to independently plan, deliver, and evaluate a broad range of speech pathology services. You will also provide clinical support and guidance to less experienced professionals, allied health assistants, and students, contributing to a culture of learning and professional excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Must hold a recognised qualification within Speech Pathology profession and be eligible for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• As a self-regulated progression, it is desirable to participate in Speech Pathology Australia's Professional Self-Regulation (PSR) program.

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
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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:

• 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 A

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: 918954

Enquiries

Narelle Sarakinis

Senior Manager - Speech Pathology

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Wednesday 12th November PM

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Advertised: 29 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 12 Nov 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time