Senior Speech Pathology Assistant

SA Health
Job reference: 946244
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health (SAAH), North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – Classification AHA3 - Allied Health Assistant L3, $72,753 to $77,536 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.5 FTE) - Permanent Ongoing

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

Speech Pathology provides advanced support to the delivery of high-quality Allied Health services to paediatric patients/clients across inpatient and outpatient settings within WCHN. The role assists Speech Pathology Professionals with clinical support activities, including communication, feeding and swallowing screening and intervention programs, patient/family education, resource coordination, and participation in the DF Swallow Clinic.

Key duties of the role

• Delivering a range of specialised clinical screenings to facilitate early intervention and access to speech pathology programs, under the direction of the supervising AHP, to patients with complex needs
• Accurately maintain therapy related databases and patient documentation under the explicit direction of the supervising Speech Pathologist
• Participates in workplace health and safety procedures, quality management, quality assurance, risk management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to support the delivery of safe and effective services
• Contributes to a positive and safe Allied Health workplace culture by demonstrating initiative and supporting effective solutions to workplace issues
• Embraces workplace technologies to support programs and services while facilitating effective communication between Allied Health Assistants and the Speech Pathology Manager

Skills and Experience

• Certificate 4 in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience supporting Speech Pathology services, including communication, feeding and swallowing programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient confidentiality, ethical practice, and person/family-centred care principles.
• Competent computer skills and experience using clinical systems, databases, and relevant communication technologies.

Enquiries can be directed to

Jenny Faulks

Manager Speech Pathology

 81618485 or 81617000

************@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:

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026 11:55PM

Applications close: 24/08/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
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.