Supporting little voices. Empowering big futures.

Requisition ID: REQ686069

until July 2027

Speech Pathologist Level 3

Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week

Location: Wallsend Campus

Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026

About The Role And Where You Will Be Working Join the SNF Plus Pilot as a Level 3 Speech Pathologist for 8 hours per week and make a meaningful difference for vulnerable children and families across Greater Newcastle.

Based at Wallsend, you'll work alongside an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team including Child and Family Health Nurses, Social Workers and Allied Health Clinicians.

You'll bring your expertise to weekly case reviews, provide clinical consultation, and work directly with families through home visits and telehealth.

This is a great opportunity to use your specialist skills in a collaborative, family-centred and flexible service.

About You

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Speech Pathologist with expertise in early language, feeding, swallowing, breastfeeding and infant nutrition.

You'll be compassionate, collaborative and innovative, with the ability to identify concerns early, build strong relationships with families and deliver practical, family-centred support.

You'll be supported by an experienced Child and Family Health and Allied Health team, with orientation provided on commencement. Ongoing mandatory education requirements apply.

Requirements

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia





Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness and ability to travel for work purposes

What We Can Offer

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the chance for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Current Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.




- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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📌 Speech Pathologist Sustaining NSW Families Plus Pilot. (New South Wales)
🏢 Hunter New England Local Health District
📍 New South Wales