Senior Speech Pathologist, CALHN Acute

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: AHP3 - $108,347 - $116,216 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Woodville SA, 5011
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the Role

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across Central Adelaide Local Health Network's (CALHN) acute care services. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert assessment and intervention for patients with complex swallowing, communication, and cognitive disorders. Your work will span key clinical areas such as General Medicine, Geriatrics, Emergency, Acute Medical Services, and ICU—supporting patients throughout their recovery journey and ensuring they receive the highest standard of care tailored to their individual needs.

In this leadership position, you will contribute to the ongoing development and excellence of speech pathology services across CALHN. You will provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and education to junior clinicians, students, and assistants while actively engaging in service planning, research, and quality improvement initiatives. As a respected advocate and representative for the speech pathology profession, you will help shape models of care, influence policy, and collaborate across teams to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen CALHN's reputation for clinical innovation and excellence.

About You

You are an experienced and dedicated Speech Pathologist with a passion for delivering exceptional, evidence-based care to adults with complex communication, swallowing, and cognitive needs. You bring leadership, empathy, and professionalism to every interaction—working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients. Committed to lifelong learning, innovation, and clinical excellence, you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment where your expertise makes a meaningful difference.

• Clinical Expertise: Hold a recognised degree in Speech Pathology (eligible for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia) and have at least three years of post-qualification experience in managing adults with acute or complex health conditions.
• Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrate advanced teamwork, negotiation, and communication skills with experience leading multidisciplinary initiatives, supervising staff or students, and fostering an inclusive and respectful team culture.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Apply sound clinical judgement and evidence-based approaches in assessment, treatment, and decision-making, ensuring care is patient-centred, goal-oriented, and outcome-driven.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Exhibit strong organisational, problem-solving, and project leadership skills, with a proven record in driving service improvement, quality initiatives, and professional development across healthcare settings.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we're shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia's largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it's expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that's driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

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Enquiries to:

Christine Davis

Position: Senior Manager - Speech Pathology

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 31st October 2025

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

918071 AHP3 Senior Speech Pathologist - Acute Medical

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