Speech Pathologist, Level 1/2

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 (dependent on experience)

Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 + Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ591822

Location: Broken Hill

There is a unique opportunity to join a supportive Speech Pathology Team and work in the Paediatric space to develop and implement new service models to our rural communities.

We encourage innovative thinking and focus on the best outcomes for our children and families. Service delivery may incorporate outreach town visits, schools or outpatient clinics.

Broaden your experience and your horizons We welcome New Graduates and Speech Pathologists with experience.

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference
• Grow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning

We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

• To focus on providing quality Paediatric (0-17yo) Speech Pathology assessment and treatment to patients of the FWLHD including outreach towns.
• This service may be delivered individually or in groups, it maybe face to face or virtually and could be delivered in the Health Service, Community Health Centres, Schools or consumers' homes.

What's on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave (pro-rata)
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
• Novated Lease
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
• Fitness Passport
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Bachelor or post graduate Speech Pathology degree which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of evidence based practice and critical thinking in relation to the provision of person/community centred speech pathology services to a wide variety of clinical cases. (Paediatric focussed but has the ability to conduct generic adult service provision when there is a service need)
• Ability to plan, advocate for and coordinate client care independently and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
• Ability to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
• Knowledge of and a demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to use software applications associated with patient care and administrative tasks.
• Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use within NSW/Australia

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your

new community faster. Learn more at www.

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Applications Close: 18th September 2025

Stepping Up

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Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.