Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals – Elizabeth Vale and Modbury
Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
* AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 p.a.
* AHP3 $108,347 - $116,216 p.a.
Temporary Full-Time, up to 12 February 2027
About the Role
In this pivotal position, you will deliver comprehensive and evidence-based assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients with diverse needs across a wide range of clinical presentations in an acute care setting. Your expertise in dysphagia and communication management and collaborative work within multidisciplinary teams will contribute to optimise patient functional and health outcomes in this specialty area.
You will also play a vital role in supporting the development of our workforce. This may include providing guidance to less experienced clinicians, allied health assistants and students, as well as contributing to research and quality improvement initiatives within the acute setting. Working closely with the Senior Speech Pathology Team, you will help ensure high standards of clinical practice and compliance are consistently upheld.
Based primarily at the Lyell McEwin Hospital with possibility of working across other NALHN sites including Modbury Hospital you will join a collaborative, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate speech pathology services to a diverse patient population. This role offers the perfect balance of clinical challenge and professional development, empowering you to grow your expertise in a supportive environment.
Appointment to the role will be at the AHP2 or AHP3 classification, dependent on the level of experience. Those interested in part time work are also encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced and motivated Speech Pathologist with a passion for acute care.
You will have strong clinical reasoning in managing adult neurological communication and swallowing disorders in acute care and demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice.
You will have excellent communication skills to enable you to thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments.
Experience in leadership or mentoring is highly valued, as you will contribute to the growth and development of our emerging workforce.
Benefits of working at NALHN
* Incremental wage increases in line with the Allied Health Professionals, Assistants and Psychologists Enterprise Agreement 2025
* Access to experienced clinicians across a broad range of expertise, who are supportive of collegial sharing of skills and knowledge in different therapies and client presentations.
* Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
* Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
* Professional development opportunities. We have a well‐established Allied Health Education unit which offers high‐quality, targeted in‐house training, and under the current enterprise agreement staff are also eligible for a Professional Development Allowance and entitled to claim reimbursement of eligible professional development expenses to allow you to continue to build upon your professional foundations.
* Opportunities to participate in research. NALHN have an Allied Health Research Chair, who is able to work with clinicians and teams to support clinical research
* Regular clinical supervision, allowing you to receive individualised support, learning and development to help you achieve your career goals
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Job Ref: 926573
Application Closing Date: 24 April 2026 – 11.55PM
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