Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - Incentives Offered
Hunter New England Local Health District
REQ582901 Requisition #
Empower lives through communication – join our passionate Speech Pathology team in the heart of the Hunter Valley
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2025
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ582901
Applications Close: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
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:
* A collaborative, supportive team environment.
* Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance.
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional clinical services? Join our dynamic team as a Speech Pathologist, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring optimal health outcomes for our clients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver high-quality clinical services to clients and their families/carers.
* Provide assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing disorders in both adults and children across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
* Engage in regular clinical supervision and support from within the speech pathology team.
* Participate in professional development activities and opportunities tailored to the role.
Where You'll Be Working
This position is part of a vibrant and supportive multidisciplinary community health team based in Muswellbrook, in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
* Work alongside a team of 5.2 FTE generalist speech pathologists delivering diverse services across various settings and locations.
* Discover Muswellbrook: Nestled in the world-renowned Hunter Valley wine region, enjoy local produce, scenic drives, and acclaimed art galleries.
* Benefit from a convenient location – less than 3 hours from Sydney and under 2 hours from Newcastle.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.
* To be eligible for employment in this position, you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, 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.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role-related queries or questions, contact Anita Bomann King at Anita.BomannKing@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritize the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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