Allied Health - Speech Pathologist

Your opportunity As a Speech Pathologist, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team, delivering person-centred assessments, interventions and education programs on site at our Wellness Centres, across clients' homes, ECH Independent Living Units and community settings. Through evidence-based practice and a holistic approach to care, you'll support older people to maintain and improve optimal communication and swallowing, achieve meaningful outcomes, maximise independence and live the best life possible. You’ll make an impact by Conducting comprehensive speech pathology assessments and developing tailored treatment plans to support communication, swallowing and overall wellbeing. Delivering individual therapy, education and self-management strategies that empower clients and carers to achieve their communication and swallowing goals. Supporting health promotion initiatives and group programs that enhance client outcomes and community wellbeing. Providing individual clinic and home-based speech pathology sessions including running Talkback group sessions for people with aphasia. Working collaboratively with Allied Health professionals to provide holistic, person-centred care. Advocating for clients and supporting informed decision-making regarding their health and wellbeing. What you’ll bring To succeed in this role, you'll ideally have: A Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent). Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), or eligibility to obtain membership. A current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one). A current driver's licence and the ability to travel between client locations. We would also love you to bring the following skills: Experience working with people living with aphasia and swallowing issues. Experience delivering speech pathology services within community health, aged care or rehabilitation settings. Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. A commitment to person-centred care and positive client outcomes. The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Why join ECH? We want you to be MORE with us. We’re passionate about supporting our people through wellbeing programs, opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits. You’ll enjoy all of this in a supportive work environment where you can create meaningful connections with colleagues who have your back. What does this mean for you? As part of a not-for-profit organisation, you can enjoy salary packaging benefits of up to $18,549 per year to reduce your taxable income. We support your health and fitness with free access to ECH gyms and discounted wellness services. Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and access to the Moving Mindz app-based wellness program. Opportunities to connect with your ECH community through annual employee team dinners, Christmas celebrations and town hall gatherings. Grow your career through mentoring programs, supported scholarships and annual performance & development planning (PDP). For more information on our benefits and what it’s like to work at ECH, visit our careers page. https://www.ech.asn.au/careers Ready to be part of something special? Join us and help older South Australians get MORE out of life. We will review applications as they come in and move quickly to secure the right candidate. Applications close Sunday 30th August 2026 For more information, please contact employ@ech.asn.au We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those living with a disability, from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, part of the LGBTI community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you require reasonable adjustments or would like to share your pronouns at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know.