Speech Pathologist

Are you a motivated Speech Pathologist looking to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment? Lower Hunter Speech Pathology is seeking a Level 1–2 Speech Pathologist to join our team in a maternity leave backfill position, working across two welcoming sites.

Remuneration: $76,364 – $108,943 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location: East Maitland Community Health and Cessnock / Kurri Kurri Hospitals

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - Until February 2027

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Requisition ID: REQ621059

Applications Close: Sunday 30th November 2025

About the role

This unique dual-site role offers variety, strong team support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will work 0.4 FTE at East Maitland Community Health and 0.6 FTE at Cessnock and Kurri Kurri Hospitals. Across both settings, you will be backed by experienced clinicians within the Lower Hunter Speech Pathology service and the broader multidisciplinary teams at each site.

Your caseload

• Primarily outpatient paediatric clients across both locations
• Adult inpatient caseload (communication and swallowing) at Cessnock/Kurri Kurri Hospitals
• A truly generalist mix, ideal for clinicians wanting to consolidate skills or broaden their scope

What we're looking for

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist with:

• A developing or established generalist skill set, including paediatric community work and adult acute care
• Confidence or interest in managing communication and swallowing disorders
  A collaborative, adaptable approach within multidisciplinary teams
• What we offer

You'll be supported every step of the way through:
- Structured peer and team supervision
- Daily access to senior clinicians and site-based colleagues
- Professional development opportunities tailored to your goals
- The chance to contribute to Lower Hunter Speech Pathology working groups and quality improvement projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while making a meaningful impact across diverse communities in the Lower Hunter.

Requirements:
Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

- At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
  
  An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

• Outline your experience working with a community paediatric and adult inpatient caseload
• Can you describe a time when you had to manage competing tasks? How did you organise your time and set priorities to achieve the required outcomes?
• Can you provide an example of how you have worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team? What was your role, and how did you contribute to the team's goals?

Need more information?

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