Speech Pathologist

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3, $112,139 to $120,284 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.8 FTE) - fixed term (temporary) contract until 22 August 2027

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 Senior Speech Pathologist provides advanced assessment services for infants, children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental differences, delivering high-quality, family-centred care. The role functions as a specialist clinician within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to assessment, diagnosis and intervention planning. The incumbent also provides clinical leadership, supervision and supports continuous quality improvement.

Key duties of the role

• Provides specialist speech pathology assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based recommendations for children with complex developmental differences within a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides culturally responsive, family-centred support and expert guidance to families regarding assessment pathways, funding options, intervention services and resources, promoting equitable access and informed decision-making for children and young people.
• Contributes to a positive, safe and collaborative workplace culture by demonstrating professional conduct, effective communication, teamwork, conflict resolution skills and commitment to ongoing learning and development.
• Provides professional leadership and specialist clinical expertise in speech pathology, supporting high-quality service delivery, workforce development, clinical supervision, mentoring, education and continuous professional improvement within the Child Development Unit.
• Provide a consultancy service in the planning and implementation of research projects where applicable.

 Skills and Experience

• Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia
• Minimum 5 years’ clinical experience as a paediatric Speech Pathologist, including complex developmental assessments
• Demonstrated experience in assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Proven ability to provide specialist clinical leadership, supervision, education and multidisciplinary team support
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice, quality standards, risk management and person/family-centred care

Enquiries can be directed to

Sarah Hill

Allied Health Manager, Child Development Unit

81618515

**********@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.

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: Sunday 16 August 2026 11:55PM