Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
n Position Classification: Speech Pathology – Level 1/ 2
n Remuneration:$79,****** - $113,****** per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
n Hours Per Week:up to 16
n Requisition ID:REQ******
n Location: Cootamundra
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Are you a talented Speech Pathologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
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About the Role
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Join the Speech Pathology team at Cootamundra as part of a dynamic, supportive multidisciplinary Allied Health team. You'll assess, diagnose, and treat clients across the lifespan within a passionate and well-connected Speech Pathology network across MLHD.
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We welcome early career and experienced clinicians who are motivated, flexible, and committed to positive client outcomes, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth.
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Key Accountabilities
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Deliver patient-centred speech pathology services in line with skilled, legal, and ethical standards
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Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation including progress notes, care plans, and referrals
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Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, demonstrating cultural awareness and a commitment to Aboriginal health outcomes
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Participate in clinical supervision, professional development, and quality improvement activities
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What MLHD offer
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At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
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This position qualifies forincentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full‐time equivalent, position and location).
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Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
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Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work‐life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
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Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‐free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
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Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
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Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
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Our ideal candidate will demonstrate
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Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
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Clinical experience across a range of practice areas, delivering patient‐centred,



evidence‐based care including via telehealth
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Strong communication, organisational, and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
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Confident problem‐solver with the ability to analyse situations and develop practical solutions using available resources
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Commitment to professional development, evidence‐based practice, and continuous improvement
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More information
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For role related queries or questions contact Anne Phillips – the Facility Manager on Anne. for a confidential chat.
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Applications close: 24 September ****
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MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
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If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander,you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Incentives Offered) (New South Wales)
🏢 Murrumbidgee Local Health District
📍 New South Wales