Speech Pathologist AHP1/AHP2

Job no: 914519

Work type: Full time

Location: Eyre and Western

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Location: Port Lincoln or negotiable across Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN)
• Salary:
• AHP1 $71,217 - $89,938 p.a + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Multiple Temporary Full time positions available working up to 31 December 2026
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Make a Meaningful Impact - Join Our Rural Speech Pathology Team

Are you passionate about working in a rural health setting, where your skills will have a direct and lasting impact on individuals, families and communities? We're looking for Speech Pathologists at either AHP1 or AHP2 level to join our dedicated team providing vital therapy services across South Australia's Eyre and Far North region.

Whether you're an early-career professional looking to build your rural generalist experience, or an experienced clinician ready to take the next step in service development and clinical leadership, this role offers challenge, diversity and opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of the Country Health Connect multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver speech pathology services to children and adults across a variety of settings, including inpatients, outpatients, aged care, and the community.
• Support early intervention, health promotion and group therapy programs that meet local and cultural needs.
• Participate in supervision and mentoring (AHP1) or provide clinical support and guidance to students and peers (AHP2).
• Collaborate with clients, families, and stakeholders to achieve person-centred, goal-directed outcomes.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking professionals who are passionate about rural and remote healthcare and thrive in dynamic, community-focused environments.

You'll bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills and a culturally sensitive approach to care delivery, particularly with Aboriginal clients and communities.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly within a supportive team, managing your own caseload and contributing to service planning.
• Clinical competence in speech pathology practice, with AHP2 applicants expected to demonstrate broader clinical leadership, initiative, and the ability to manage more complex presentations.
• Commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
• You must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association.

About Us

With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia's best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.

Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.

Country Health Connect provides vital community and allied health services to people living in regional and remote South Australia. We support individuals and families across all life stages—from early intervention for children to aged care services for older adults—helping them stay healthy, independent, and connected to their communities. Our multidisciplinary teams deliver person-centred care that's flexible, culturally respectful, and responsive to local needs.

Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), you will also be able to salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information.
• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

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 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: 914519

Enquiries

Caitlin Parker

Allied Health Program Manager - Child Health

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

25 September PM

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

Attachments

Australian applicant guidelines

Advertised: 10 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 25 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time