Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ695278

Lead, inspire and make a difference as a Level 3 Speech Pathologist

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3*
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging (Level 1/2 $79,149 - $113,301)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ695278
Location: Negotiable within Hunter New England
Applications Close:Sunday, 25th October 2026

*This is a Level 3 position. However, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for a Level 3 applicant. Responses from Level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards Level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.

Where you'll be working
The Allied Health Reliever Program within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a well-established and unique service, operating since 2007 to support continuity of care across rural and regional communities. The program provides leave coverage to clinicians on annual or professional development leave across our New England North West sites. The program is centrally supported by the Allied Health Directorate and plays a critical role in maintaining service delivery during staff leave periods and vacancies.
The service delivers flexible allied health support across:
Inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Adult and paediatric populations




Multiple professions including Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, and Speech Pathology
The Opportunity
The Speech Pathologist will provide cover to teams across our New England North West facilities for blocks based on leave requests. They will have their own case load during this time, and provide cover across a variety of caseloads including adult, paediatric, inpatient outpatient and community teams.
You will be well supported through:
On-site clinical supervision at each placement
Oversight from the Allied Health Directorate
Orientation to each service and team
Access to professional development opportunities
Opportunities to build a broad skillset across diverse clinical areas
Strong professional support network within the Allied Health Directorate
Diverse clinical exposure across specialties, settings, and populations
There is an expectation of initial orientation and informal training at each placement, with ongoing learning embedded in the role, where no 2 placements are the same.This is an ideal role for a clinician seeking career development, variety and autonomy.

About you
We are looking for something that can be
Adaptability and flexibility – ability to work across varied clinical environments
Strong clinical Speech pathologyskills across adult and/or paediatric practice




Effective communication skills – engaging with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Organisational skills – managing workload in new settings
Independence and confidence as a clinician

Requirements

- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.

What we can offer you
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:

- Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- 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 permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Recent Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment o

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