Enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and supported by a team committed to enriching health in millions of ways every day
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 per hour - $54.94 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ659447
Where you'll be working
Armidale, located in the New England High Country. As Australia’s highest city, it offers a blend of historic 19th-century architecture, four nearby world-heritage national parks, and a thriving arts scene.
Our Community Health Speech Pathology team is a small but dedicated group based out of the Armidale Community Health Centre. We focus on patient-centred care, providing vital outreach services to small sites and rural areas across the region to ensure equitable access to allied health. We are a fun-loving but busy crew, committed to supporting the diverse needs of our community.
The Opportunity
You will see lots of children in a range of environments. You will be responsible for managing a caseload including outreach to one of our small sites. The successful candidate will be supported with regular supervision and training including our statewide early career training sessions, a great local, community of practice and our profession lead and allied health educators. We offer a flexible workplace with use of company cars for work events, regular professional learning opportunities and an incredibly supportive team.
About you
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the employer.
- Possess strong communication skills and enjoy working with a diverse range of clients.
- Value collaboration and teamwork while also being confident and effective when working independently.
- Highly organised and adaptable, they bring a positive attitude and a great sense of fun to the workplace.
- Committed to ongoing professional growth and are interested in developing their mentoring and leadership capabilities over time.
Requirements
Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
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:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
How to apply
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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[email protected]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: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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