Employment Details - Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 1 November 2026) - Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 1/2 - Remuneration: $79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) - Hours Per Week: up to 28 - Requisition ID: REQ665739 - Location: Deniliquin Health Service Are you a talented Speech Pathologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the Role Join the Speech Pathology team at Deniliquin Health Service as part of a dynamic, supportive multidisciplinary Allied Health team. This generalist, mixed caseload position spans both adult and paediatric areas, delivering inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services across Deniliquin, Moama, Barham, Finley, and surrounding communities, including via telehealth. You’ll assess, diagnose, and treat clients across the lifespan within a passionate and well‑connected Speech Pathology network across MLHD.

Formal supervision arrangements are in place, with additional opportunities for clinical shadowing at other MLHD sites. We welcome early career and experienced clinicians who are motivated, flexible, and committed to positive client outcomes, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth.

Key Accountabilities - Deliver patient‑centred speech pathology services in line with professional, legal, and ethical standards.

- Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation including progress notes, care plans, and referrals.
- Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, demonstrating cultural awareness and a commitment to Aboriginal health outcomes.
- Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, and quality improvement activities.
- Contribute to supervision of Allied Health Assistants and students; at Level 2, supervise Level 1 staff and lead guideline development. What MLHD offers At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD),



we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work‑life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programmes for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

Demonstrate - Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

- Clinical experience across a range of practice areas, delivering patient‑centred, evidence‑based care including via telehealth.
- Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident problem‑solver with the ability to analyse situations and develop practical solutions using available resources.
- Commitment to career development, evidence‑based practice, and continuous improvement. MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Incentives Offered) (Deniliquin)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Deniliquin