- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Riverland or Murray Bridge
- AHP3 | Allied Health Professional Level 3 | $112,139.00 p.a. to $120,284.00 p.a.
- Employment: Full time - Ongoing Permanent
- Eligibility: Open to Everyone
Regional Incentives may apply, subject to the terms in the Enterprise Agreement. (Allied Health positions only) + Superannuation + Leave Loading + Salary Sacrifice Benefits + Regional Incentives may apply
About the Role:
Join our team as a Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist and make a meaningful difference across rural and remote communities. This rewarding leadership role offers the opportunity to provide complex clinical care, mentor and support Speech Pathologists, contribute to clinical education, research and service improvement, and lead a portfolio that strengthens Speech Pathology practice across the region. If you’re an experienced clinician looking to grow your leadership impact while working collaboratively across a multidisciplinary and regional network, we’d love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Criteria
- Qualifications: Hold a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and be eligible for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA); participation in the Professional Self-Regulation (PSR) program is desirable.
- Clinical Leadership: Provide high-level, evidence-based Speech Pathology services, clinical expertise and consultancy for complex cases across the region.
- Supervision & Education: Mentor, supervise and support Speech Pathologists and students, while contributing to professional development, clinical education and rural workforce development.
- Service Development: Lead and contribute to service improvement, research, evaluation and the development of consistent, high-quality Speech Pathology practices across RMCLHN.
- Collaboration & Advocacy: Build strong multidisciplinary and community partnerships, promote client-centred and culturally safe care, and represent Speech Pathology across regional networks and relevant forums.
Desired Criteria
- Clinical & Leadership Expertise: Demonstrate extensive clinical experience, rural/remote practice, clinical supervision, education, leadership, service development, research and project management skills.
- Professional & Client Focus: Show commitment to reflective practice, professional development, SA Health/RMCLHN values, culturally safe and client-centred care, community engagement and effective teamwork.
- Service Improvement & Communication: Provide examples of quality improvement, evaluation, research, service planning, problem solving, data management and strong communication skills that support continuous improvement.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
- Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.
- Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from
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Applicant Information
SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
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Enquiries
Narelle Sarakinis
Application Closing Date
03 November 2026 - 11.55PM
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