• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Integrated Care, Sefton Park
• Salary: AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 (pro-rata) + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-Time working 15 hours per week

About the Role

As a Senior Speech Pathologist within Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s (CALHN) Integrated Care Geriatric Services, you’ll play a vital role in improving the quality of life for older South Australians. Working across innovative models of care including Geriatric Outreach Services, Geriatrics in the Home, and the Multidisciplinary Community Geriatric Service, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services that support communication, cognition, and swallowing in patients with complex conditions.

In this sole clinician role, you’ll work closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, providing advanced clinical input, shaping patient pathways, and supporting safe discharge planning. You’ll also represent speech pathology across CALHN initiatives, contribute to the development of best practice models, and play a key part in improving non-pharmacological care strategies for individuals with behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) in residential and community settings.

About You

You will be a dedicated and experienced clinician who is passionate about delivering consumer-centred, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary aged care setting.

Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

Minimum three years of relevant clinical experience in aged care, rehabilitation, or acute settings.

Strong capability in assessing and managing dysphagia, cognitive, and communication disorders.

National Police Check (NPC) and meet vaccination requirements.

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.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• 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: 910656

Enquiries to:

Jackie Kerr
Position: Nurse Unit Manager - Geriatrics in the Home
Phone: 0466491106
E-mail: [email protected]

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 15th August 2025

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

910656 - Speech Pathologist.pdf

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