Job no:
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Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical
Women's and Children's Health Network, Sub-Acute and Allied Health (SAAH), North Adelaide ****
Salary – ClassificationAHA3 - 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.
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 protected 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
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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:
AHA3 - Senior Speech Pathology Assistant Role-Description - ******.pdf
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
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: Monday 24 August *******:55PM
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📌 Senior Speech Pathology Assistant (Adelaide)
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