Senior Speech Pathologist

Job no: 914899

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Southern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Public Health

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Aged Care and Palliative Care (DivRAP)
  
  Across Multiple sites - Noarlunga Hospital, Flinders Medical Centre, Repat Health Precinct
• Salary: $104,180 - $111,746 p.a. AHP3 (Pro Rata) | Part time - Ongoing Position

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Speech Pathologist to join our growing team

An exciting opportunity to join a new dedicated ward located at Noarlunga Hospital caring for patients of the Older Persons Assessment & Liaison (OPAL) and Residential Care Outreach Team (RCOT). The primary focus of the OPAL/RCOT ward is to provide a geriatrician led service with an efficient, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care with streamlined discharge planning to an otherwise vulnerable population. The Senior Speech Pathologist provides specialist consultation and skills related to patients with aged related diagnosis and cognitive impairment, and will also take on leadership duties in the team. This role will work with the Senior Speech Pathology GEM team with part time opportunities to work both at Noarlunga Hospital and at the Repat Health Precinct as well as the wider RAP Speech Pathology Seniors team.

About the Role:

• Spearheading innovative person centred dysphagia management and communication strategies that truly make a difference in the lives of elderly individuals, particularly those navigating the complexities of dementia.
• Collaborating dynamically with a diverse team to ensure exceptional outcomes for patients and their families, extending your influence into the community.
• Taking the reins in revising and implementing ground breaking care models, fuelled by the latest advancements in dementia research.
• Providing invaluable support and guidance to families and healthcare professionals, creating a more understanding and effective care environment.
• Bringing your strong geriatric and multi-disciplinary background to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for every individual

About you:

• Demonstrated experience and clinical expertise in the provision of Speech Pathology services (assessment and treatment) to clients with a range of disorders and disabilities, in particular clients with complex needs and the older person including those with cognitive impairment or a diagnosis of dementia
• Demonstrated experience in clinical management and leadership within a discrete unit, including program evaluation and service development
• High levels of responsibility and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines, delegate appropriately. This includes the ability to supervise students, allied health assistants and junior staff.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills including the ability to communicate with patient, professional staff of different disciplines, administrative staff and staff of other agencies, both orally and in writing
• A degree or equivalent qualification which qualifies you for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Why SALHN?

• Develop and grow professionally: You will be offered opportunities for ongoing education tailored to individual disciplines and tailored to your needs as an individual – leading to more relevant and effective outcomes
• Join a supportive team: Increase your job satisfaction by working in a friendly, collaborative team with access to approachable, flexible, and supportive colleagues and managers who respect and value your contribution, expertise and knowledge
• Team Culture: Be part of a supportive team culture which will actively seek your ideas and feedback on systems and practices, contributing to the new models of care and provision of services.
• Our Mission:To build a thriving community by consistently delivering reliable and respectful health care for, and with, all members of our community.

Ready to be a game-changer? If you're a passionate and driven Senior Speech Pathologist looking for a role where you can truly lead, innovate, and make a profound difference, then SALHN is where you belong

Don't just take the next step in your career – leap into a rewarding future where your skills will shine Apply now and let's shape the future of dementia care together

Please see the attached Role Descriptions for additional information

What to Know More? Contact: Amanda Crockett-Naini - Director Speech Pathology, RAP on or Amanda.Crockett-

Application Closing Date:11.55 pm Friday 19th September 2025

Attachments:

• Role Description - Senior Speech Pathologist - Acute Wards
• Role Description - RNBU_Senior Speech Pathologist
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• 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: 914899

Advertised: 05 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time