Senior Speech Pathologist

The Team:

The Audiology service at the Royal Hobart Hospital continues to grow and new opportunities have arisen, with more hours available for a highly motivated, dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team working in Diagnostic and Cochlear Implant Audiology.

Tasmania's largest public teaching hospital provides a wide range of acute, sub-acute and specialised services and is centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD.  What's different about Tasmania, is our culture and our lifestyle.  Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don't sit in traffic for an hour. You can decompress with a wander through our beautiful city, an easy coastal commute, or you put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.

The Role:

Provide and coordinate Speech Pathology services to clients seen in the Statewide Audiology Service (includes the Tasmanian Cochlear Implant Clinic & Diagnostic Audiology Clinic).

You will need:

1. Broad knowledge of and experience in providing paediatric speech pathology services within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of hearing loss on speech, language and communication.
3. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative to work with minimum supervision in a complex working environment

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 10.25 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110,425 to $119,290 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Salary Packaging:

You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Degree or diploma in Applied Science, Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• 516732, Senior Speech Pathologist HP03

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Closing Date:

Applications close on 20 October 2025, 11:55pm (AEST)

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Michelle Chacksfield

Position: Discipline Lead- Audiology

Phone number:

Email address: 

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