Senior Speech Pathologist

2 days ago


Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time $104,000 - $111,000 per year

Job no: 911861

Work type: Part time

Location: Adelaide Metro Eastern

Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Mental Health

  • Women's and Children's Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), Kaurna Land, Enfield (5085)
  • Salary

    • Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3 - $104,180 to $111,746 + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Part Time (0.6 FTE) - Term Contract (temporary up to 15 May 2026)

About the Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the CAMHS team as a Senior Speech Pathologist, where you will be responsible for:

  • Providing specialist speech therapy services to children, adolescents, and families with complex mental health needs.
  • Delivering forensic mental health care, including in-reach to Kurlana Tapa Youth Justice Centre and Youth Court triage.
  • Leading clinical practice and collaborating within multidisciplinary and interagency teams.
  • Supervising and supporting speech therapy staff.
  • Conducting assessments and screenings in Youth Justice and Youth Court settings.
  • Contributing to quality, safety, and service development across CAMHS.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Ability to Communicate and work with other professionals, facilitate group functions and work as a team member
  • Ability to work with a high degree of responsibility with limited supervision and direction.
  • Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.
  • Extensive clinical experience in the delivery of mental health speech therapy services to children and adolescents, with advanced clinical experience in the delivery of at least one clinical modality relevant to Child and Adolescent Forensic Mental Health
  • Extensive experience in the area of supervision of clinical staff

What WCHN Can Offer You

  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
  • Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
  • Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us

The Women's & Children's Health Network is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

  • specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
  • state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
  • community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
  • specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

Want to know more about WCHN opportunities? Click Here to discover how you can Realise you Potential and join one of the many teams at the Women's and Children's Network to make positive change in our community.

Stay connected with our Network Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates on what we do. Click here to join the conversation.

Special Conditions

To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions

You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to ing 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Lynne Whitcher

Position: Administration Coordinator

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date: 8/9/2025 – 11:55pm

Useful Links

Advertised: 26 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 09 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time



  • Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time $104,180 - $111,746 per year

    Job no: 914899Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide Metro SouthernCategories: 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...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 weeks ago


    Adelaide, South Australia Better Self Full time

    1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At Better Self, our team of psychologists, speech pathologists, and stuttering & cluttering specialists provide tailored support to individuals of all ages. We offer personalised, evidence-based psychology, speech pathology, and stuttering & cluttering...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 weeks ago


    Adelaide, South Australia Better Self Full time

    1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At Better Self, our team of psychologists, speech pathologists, and stuttering & cluttering specialists provide tailored support to individuals of all ages. We offer personalised, evidence-based psychology, speech pathology, and stuttering & cluttering...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Holistic Therapy & Consulting PTY LTD. Full time

    OverviewSpeech Pathologist or Senior Speech PathologistFull-time or Part-time | Flexible Hours | Neuroaffirming Practice | No KPI Pressure | Hybrid role | Melrose Park, SAAbout UsAt Holistic Therapy & Consulting (HolTAC), we believe every person deserves to be heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to deliver inclusive, evidence-based allied health,...


  • Adelaide, South Australia Holistic Therapy & Consulting PTY LTD. Full time

    Overview Speech Pathologist or Senior Speech Pathologist Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Hours | Neuroaffirming Practice | No KPI Pressure | Hybrid role | Melrose Park, SA About Us At Holistic Therapy & Consulting (HolTAC), we believe every person deserves to be heard, valued, and supported. Our mission is to deliver inclusive, evidence-based...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 hours ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time $91,000 - $106,330 per year

    Job no: 916800Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide Metro SouthernCategories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Public Health Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Women's and Children's Allied HealthSalary: $91, $106,330.00 AHP2 (pro rata) | Part-Time Contract | 18.75 hours per week, Contract Until March 2026Join our...

  • Speech Pathologists

    9 hours ago


    Greater Adelaide SA, Australia SA Health Full time $91,785 - $106,330 per year

    Job no: 915525Work type: Part timeLocation: Adelaide Metro NorthernCategories: Allied and Scientific Health Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead Rehabilitation CentreSalary AHP2 - $91,785 to $106,330 pro rata + Super + Salary SacrificeMultiple part-time roles - up to 4 days per week, temporary contracts to September 2026Potential for extension...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 days ago


    Adelaide, South Australia Better Self Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    Company DescriptionAt Better Self, our team of psychologists, speech pathologists, and stuttering & cluttering specialists provide tailored support to individuals of all ages. We offer personalised, evidence-based psychology, speech pathology, and stuttering & cluttering services through four sites across the Adelaide metro area and via Telehealth.Role...

  • Speech Pathologist

    3 weeks ago


    Adelaide, South Australia Hessel Group Part time

    Speech Pathologist (Graduate, Experienced or Senior) Full or Part Time$85,000 – $130,000 depending on experienceSpeech Pathologist – Graduate, Experienced or SeniorJoin a supportive multi-disciplinary team with flexible work, generous PD, and real recognitionAbout UsHessel Group is a well-established South Australian organisation providing a wide range...

  • Speech Pathologist

    3 weeks ago


    Adelaide, South Australia Hessel Group Part time

    Speech Pathologist (Graduate, Experienced or Senior) Full or Part Time $85,000 – $130,000 depending on experience Speech Pathologist – Graduate, Experienced or Senior Join a supportive multi-disciplinary team with flexible work, generous PD, and real recognition About Us Hessel Group is a well-established South Australian organisation...