Make a real difference in rural health—join a supportive team, grow your career, and transform lives across the Hunter Valley.
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour + super + incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 3
Location: Hunter Valley Community Health | Muswellbrook
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ584296
Applications Close: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
About us:
We're looking for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary community health team. In this varied generalist role, you'll work within a team of five speech pathologists, delivering meaningful services across diverse settings. If you're seeking a collaborative environment where your work truly makes an impact—this is the place for you!
About the role:
This exciting role offers the opportunity to provide outreach services to the Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Services, delivering vital assessment and intervention for both adults and children with swallowing and communication disorders. You'll also play a key leadership role—mentoring and supervising team members while contributing to innovative quality improvement projects.
The successful candidate will receive regular clinical supervision and strong professional support, ensuring you feel confident and connected in your role. You'll also have access to a range of professional development opportunities tailored to your interests and clinical focus, helping you grow and thrive in your career.
About you:
We are looking for a motivated, flexible speech pathologist who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients and thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. The ideal candidate will be confident in independently managing a busy and varied caseload, bringing strong clinical skills, initiative, and a client-centred approach to their work.
Requirements:
* Must hold a bachelor or postgraduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
* Eligibility to drive in NSW.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
* Up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme .
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-life balance
* Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* 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
Additional information:
* *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact .
* An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions, contact Anita Bomann King at
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 regarding Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination against Infectious Diseases prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the policy requirements.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Contact for confidential support.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards. We prioritize the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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