About the Opportunity

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave until 2nd April 2027) Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3 Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.30 per hour + Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ703410 Location: Broken Hill We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far Wes

Opportunity A unique and exciting opportunity has become available for a 6 month Maternity locum for a Senior Generalist Speech Pathologist based at Broken Hill Health Service. You will be part of a small creative team adapting service provision for the Rural/remote context. There is opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in Acute Adult dysphagia, Paediatric feeding, Adult Communication disorders and Paediatric Speech and Language. You may also deliver services via outreach visits or Telehealth.



It is a role that will support junior clinicians and we encourage involvement with quality improvement projects. Being rural and remote we have multiple networks that can support advancement in the different areas of Speech Pathology. Explore the role by contacting the Manager, Tracy Herlihy. We will accept applications from appropriately experienced Level 2 clinicians ready to transition to Level 3 role and if you feel you have more experience in Adult rather than Paediatric work, caseload maybe modified to suit your skill set.

What you'll be doing

Provide senior clinical oversight and interventions for the Speech Pathology team based within the Broken Hill Hospital and Health Service. Provide assessment and treatment to the adult and paediatric Speech Pathology Services utilising a collaborative practice model in a multidisciplinary team. The clinical services span the areas of acute, subacute, outpatient and community. Outreach and telehealth services may also be components of future services that will be required.

What is on offer

- 5 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging (pay less tax)
- Enjoy up to $9k for living expenses
- $2.6k for meals and entertainment
- Novated Leasing Paid
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month




- Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
- Isolation and Climate Allowance
- Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

Selection Criteria

- Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with at least 3 years postgraduate experience and skills in Adult and Paediatric caseloads, with the ability to manage complex conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services to paediatric and adult clients with complex communication and swallowing disorders within the acute, rehabilitation and general outpatient settings.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning, ability to apply professional judgement and Evidence Based Practice principles when performing novel, complex or critical tasks within the scope of practice of the profession.
- Demonstrated high level organisational, time management and prioritisation skills in an environment of competing clinical, supervisory and administrative demands.
- Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with proven ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate service delivery, individually or in collaboration w

📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Broken Hill)
🏢 Far West Local Health District
📍 Broken Hill