Classification: Health Professional Level 3
Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (up to $126,060 on achieving a personal upgrade), plus superannuation
Position No: 20405 - 02RHI
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 24 August 2026
Contact Officer: Rachel Heatley on [email protected] or (02) 5124 0182
What can we offer you:
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
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Flexible working conditions.
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12.5% Superannuation.
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Access to Employee Assistance Program.
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Join a thriving and forward-thinking Speech Pathology team within Community Health and Integrated Care (CHIC), where you'll make a meaningful impact across rehabilitation, aged care and community health services. Based primarily at the University of Canberra Hospital, this Senior Speech Pathologist role offers the opportunity to lead a small outpatient team while contributing across inpatient rehabilitation and Acute Care of the Elderly services. You will enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload that keeps every day engaging.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced speech pathologist who is eager to lead, mentor and support colleagues while continuing to deliver high-quality care to clients with acquired neurological conditions. You'll coordinate services, support junior team members, and work alongside senior clinicians in a collaborative environment. Whether you're guiding interventions, driving quality improvement initiatives, or contributing to teaching and professional development, you will play a key role in shaping both patient outcomes and team success.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting and brings initiative, adaptability and strong communication skills. You will join a dynamic team of speech pathologists and allied health assistants known for delivering exceptional care, embracing innovation and supporting one another to grow. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and help lead a service committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.
For more information regarding the position duties, click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
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A current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to: Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra.
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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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