- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Child Health and Development (CHAD) team
- Position based at Gawler and Tanunda
- Salary: AHP1 $71,217 - $86,938 p.a + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Temporary Part Time working 67.5 hours per fortnight, up to 30 July 2027 (up to full time may be available)
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Join the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary Children’s Health and Development (CHAD) team, delivering evidence-based speech pathology services to children aged 0–7 years across Tanunda and Gawler.
You’ll develop skills in early intervention, developmental communication needs, NDIS-funded services and community-based models of care, while being supported through structured clinical supervision and strong professional networks. New graduates and soon-to-graduate students are encouraged to apply.
WHO ARE WE?
The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network runs from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (this position is in Gawler and Tanunda). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve.
WHAT DO WE STAND FOR?
At BHFLHN our values underpin everything we do and the way we behave every day. We also look for people who align to our values and we believe that our passion must be yours to be a success, our values are Trust, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Kindness
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Are you an early-career or near-graduate Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting children’s communication, feeding and development? Soon to graduate students are encouraged to apply.
- Do you thrive working in a multidisciplinary environment alongside allied health, educators and community partners?
- Are you committed to reflective practice, professional development and building contemporary skills in paediatric communication support?
- Do you bring a culturally safe, family-centred approach when working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal families?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on….
WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK
Gawler and Tanunda offer a wonderful combination of scenic charm, community spirit, and convenient access to Adelaide. Gawler blends historic character with modern living, just 45 minutes from the city, while Tanunda, in the heart of the Barossa Valley, provides a vibrant regional lifestyle surrounded by beautiful vineyards and countryside. Both towns are great places to live, work, and be part of welcoming communities.
HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE?
- Deliver high-quality speech pathology assessment, early intervention, therapy and group programs for children with developmental needs.
- Work collaboratively within the CHAD multidisciplinary team to develop integrated care plans and ensure smooth transitions across home, community and early learning settings.
- Participate in supervision with a Senior Speech Pathologist and engage with regional speech pathology networks to support safe, effective clinical practice.
- Support families to navigate services, access appropriate interventions, and build communication skills in everyday routines.
- Contribute to continuous improvement through data collection, evaluation activities, and the development of resources that strengthen CHAD and BHFLHN services.
- Maintain accurate documentation and use relevant policies, procedures and systems to support safe, high-quality care.
WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN?
At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways:
- 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 Click here more information
- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program
- Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families.
WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS?
Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following:
- You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
- You will be required to hold registration with AHPRA to practice as a Speech Pathologist within our organisation.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.
NEED TO RELOCATE?
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/
HELP IS HERE!
Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (Job ref: 922846), or reach out to Elsbeth Lions, Business Support Manager on Phone: 0466567801 or via E-mail: Elsbeth.Lions@sa.gov.au
To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf. Please also click here for our Australian applicant guidelines
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DON’T HESITATE! Applications Close on 11 December 2025, 11:55PM
Eligibility: Open to everyone
922846 AHP1 Speech Pathologist - Role Description.pdf
