• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
• Salary AHP-4 $114,314 - $124,449p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time

About the Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to step into the role of Senior Manager Speech Pathology within the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN). This pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead a passionate team of professionals, shape service delivery, and influence strategic direction across multiple sites. As a recognised leader in the field, you’ll oversee the operational and clinical performance of the speech pathology service, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice and CALHN’s commitment to excellence in patient care.

You’ll work collaboratively with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to drive innovation, workforce development, and continuous service improvement. From managing professional supervision and credentialing to championing research and leading quality initiatives, this role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. If you’re ready to take the next step in your speech pathology career and make a lasting impact in a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary Allied Health environment, we welcome your application.

About You

You are an experienced and driven speech pathology leader, ready to take on a senior role in shaping the future of Allied Health services. With a strong clinical foundation and a strategic mindset, you bring a deep commitment to evidence-based practice, innovation, and quality service delivery.

Qualified professional with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and extensive clinical leadership experience.

Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, drive performance, and implement change in dynamic health care settings.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in strategic planning, report writing, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Well-rounded knowledge of workforce development, healthcare policy, safety legislation, and funding models relevant to the public health sector.

About CALHN

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 899375

Enquiries to:

Jacqui Beaty Position: Director Audiology & Speech Pathology CALHN
Phone: 0403 025 285
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Sunday, 22nd June 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

899375 RD Senior Manager Speech Pathology CALHN.pdf

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