Senior Speech Pathologist, CALHN General Rehabilitation

Job no: 918062

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide Metro Western

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health

• 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 within CALHN's General Rehabilitation Services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to adults with complex neurological and rehabilitation needs. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert assessment and intervention for patients experiencing swallowing, communication, and cognitive disorders across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Your leadership will help ensure that each patient receives goal-based, evidence-informed care tailored to their individual needs and rehabilitation journey.

In this pivotal role, you will also provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and education to emerging speech pathologists, assistants, and students, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth. You will contribute to the development and implementation of Models of Care, patient pathways, and CALHN-wide initiatives that enhance rehabilitation outcomes and service quality. As an advocate for excellence in clinical practice, you will help shape and advance speech pathology services within CALHN, supporting continuous improvement and innovation across the broader allied health network.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced Speech Pathologist dedicated to helping adults with neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries regain their independence and quality of life. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment where collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence drive patient outcomes. With strong leadership, critical thinking, and a commitment to evidence-based care, you bring both expertise and empathy to every aspect of your work.

• 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 complex neurological and brain injury cases.
• Collaborative Leadership: Skilled in multidisciplinary teamwork, supervision, and mentoring, with the ability to foster a culture of inclusion, critical thinking, and mutual respect across diverse teams.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Apply sound professional judgement, research-informed approaches, and a patient-centred mindset to assessment, treatment, and service improvement within rehabilitation and health settings.
• Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and professionalism, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, quality outcomes, and adherence to national standards and best-practice guidelines.

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

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Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time