Speech Pathologist

The Team

Work across 2 hospital sites, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital to provide inpatient, rehabilitation and adult outpatient speech pathology services.

The Role

Assess and provide intervention to adult inpatients and outpatients with swallowing and communication difficulties.

Grow and develop clinical skills through individual and group supervision and the provision of a Professional Development allowance.

Contribute to quality assurance projects focused on service improvement.

You will need

• Demonstrated sound knowledge of current Speech Pathology practice.
• Demonstrated ability to competently assess and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate effective therapy programmes with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in a hospital setting or satisfactory undergraduate experience.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 37.24 hours per fortnight, as soon as possible until 1 September 2027

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$81,614 to $117,074 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,529 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
• Or where regulatory requirements exist NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

• Generic Speech Pathologist HP1-2 NW (July 2026) WWCR.docx

Application Guide:  

• Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Sonia Doran
Position: Manager Speech Pathology
Phone number: 6478 6133
Email address: sonia.doran@ths.tas.gov.au 

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