Health Professional Level 3 - Speech Pathologist

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Classification: Health Professional Level 3 (PN 20405)
Health Professional Level 3 Salary: $111,639 - $120,057 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Various
Section: UCH Allied Health Units Services
Closing Date: 3 September 2026

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

About the Role:

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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'll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload that keeps every day engaging.

We're 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'll 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'll 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'd 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:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

To Apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused 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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.