At a Glance
- Tasks: Help improve the health and well-being of children and families in a supportive team.
- Company: Join Northern NSW Local Health District, a caring healthcare community.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.
- Other info: Diverse opportunities for growth and a welcoming environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while enjoying beautiful regional NSW.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified Speech Pathologist with a passion for child health.
The predicted salary is between 56800 - 125507 $ per year.
Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time / Full Time (51 weeks)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 3
Remuneration: $121,568.00 - $125,507.00 per annum pro rata
Hours Per Week: up to 38
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 51 weeks for up to 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.
About the role
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of children and families? Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in Child and Family Health! We’re seeking motivated professionals to contribute to multidisciplinary care delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive environment, where your unique skills are valued, and your professional development is a priority.
As part of our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive support frameworks designed to foster growth, enhance your clinical expertise, and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and provide training opportunities to help you thrive in your role. You’ll be part of a collaborative, inclusive culture, delivering high-quality care to diverse communities.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
Working in Community & Allied Health
Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities. Providing services across the life span from antenatal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies.
With a focus on client driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community. Learn more about how you can work with a collaborative, cooperative, and respectful team while enjoying endless opportunities for professional and personal growth.
You care. We care.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
For role related queries or questions contact Miranda Stewart on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Applications Close: 28 October 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
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