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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health and Aboriginal Liaison, North Adelaide 5006
• AHP1 - Allied Health Professional L1, $73,710 to $89,981
•  AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052
  • +12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time Temporary Contract up until  31 December 2026

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Speech Pathologist will encourage and support teamwork among staff, promoting a culture of quality and continuous improvement for optimal client service outcomes. The Speech Pathologist is responsible for ensuring the continuum of care for clients into the community is seamless.

Key duties of the role-

AHP1 -

• Conduct timely, high-quality patient assessments using standardised outcome measures and comprehensive documentation
• Apply evidence-based management techniques aligned with current speech pathology clinical guidelines
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Allied Health staff for comprehensive client consultation and care coordination
• A team environment which promotes positivity, learning and development, safety and welfare of employees, acknowledges cultural and personal differences and encourages creativity and innovations.

• Contribute to reviewing practices, guidelines, protocols and to continuous improvement to referral and communication

AHP2 -

• Deliver high quality therapy services to children with feeding and or communication needs and their families
• Develop, implement and review relevant speech pathology policies and procedures and work practices
• Ensure appropriate data collection is developed to reflect activity and effectiveness of the speech pathology work service
• Develop and promote the profession and provide a learning environment for students, colleagues and the WCHN community

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Speech Pathology and Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Clinical experience in paediatric speech pathology services, including dysphagia management
• Proven ability to work independently under pressure while managing competing priorities
• Strong multidisciplinary teamwork and clinical leadership capabilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, research, and ongoing professional development

Enquiries can be directed to

Jenny Faulks, Manager Speech Pathology, 81617000 or Jenny.Faulks@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP1 - Speech Pathologist - Role Description - 938578.pdf
• AHP2 - Speech Pathologist - Role Description - 938578.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 04 June 2026 11:55PM