At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for chronic cough and laryngeal obstruction.
- Company: John Hunter Hospital and Hunter Medical Research Institute, renowned for innovative research.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in Newcastle with beautiful beaches and cultural experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while developing your research skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech Pathology and strong clinical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Join a leading multidisciplinary team at John Hunter Hospital and Hunter Medical Research Institute, combining specialised speech pathology practice with cutting-edge respiratory research to improve outcomes for people living with chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until November 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday, 5th November 2026
Where you'll be working:
Join a highly regarded speech pathology and respiratory research team based at John Hunter Hospital and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) in Newcastle, New South Wales. This position offers the unique opportunity to work across a large tertiary referral health service and one of Australia's leading regional medical research institutes. The successful applicant will become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team of respiratory physicians, speech pathologists, and researchers with internationally recognised expertise in asthma, chronic cough, and inducible laryngeal obstruction.
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity for a speech pathologist to join a nationally and internationally recognised respiratory research program and contribute to research that is improving the assessment and management of chronic cough and inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO). Working across John Hunter Hospital and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), you will be involved in both the clinical and research aspects of the program, providing specialised speech pathology assessment and intervention while supporting the delivery of high-quality clinical research.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing speech pathology services in accordance with clinical and research protocols
- Recruiting and supporting research participants
- Managing research data
- Contributing to ethics and governance processes
- Assisting with conference presentations, manuscripts and grant applications
- Contributing to the translation of research findings into clinical resources and guidelines
With opportunities to present research findings at meetings, seminars and conferences, this role is ideal for a clinician seeking to build their research skills and academic profile while contributing to research with a direct impact on patient care. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support to develop both their clinical and research skills.
About You:
Our ideal candidate is an enthusiastic and capable speech pathologist with strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of adults, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and a genuine interest in improving patient outcomes. They are motivated to contribute to clinical research, whether through previous research experience or a desire to develop research skills as part of their career progression. They demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, excellent attention to detail, and strong computer literacy, together with the ability to critically reflect on their practice and use feedback and evidence to support continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- Degree in Speech Pathology that allows for full practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and ability to travel for work purposes
What we can offer you:
- 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)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- 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 temporary 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 New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia.
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