Speech Pathologist – Level 1 or 2 Rotating Position (Adult Caseload)
Permanent Full time
Tasmanian Health Service, Hospitals South
You can be a Speech Pathologist anywhere… but why not do it somewhere extraordinary?
Welcome to Tasmania—where your career can thrive, your weekends can be wild (in the best way), and your team will celebrate your wins.
We’re on the lookout for two passionate Speech Pathologists (Level 1 or 2) to join our dynamic, friendly, and slightly coffee-obsessed team of 20. You’ll rotate between positions based at the Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Hobart Hospital—Tasmania’s leading tertiary referral and teaching hospital—where you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties and career-defining experiences.
Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of wisdom, we’ve got your back with:
- A generous professional development budget,
- Active clinical supervision and peer support,
- A graduate program for those within two years of finishing uni, and
- Opportunities to dive into specialist areas like VFSS, FEES, tracheostomy, burns, head & neck cancer, laryngectomy, and voice.
We strive to work at the top of our scope, support each other, and believe in balancing meaningful work with a life well-lived. Think: beach walks after work, mountain hikes on weekends, and a food scene that punches well above its weight.
Our home base? The Royal Hobart Hospital—smack in the middle of Hobart’s vibrant city centre, just steps from parks, wine bars, and that iconic waterfront.
So, if you’re ready to grow your career, make a difference, and maybe even learn to love a good Tassie pinot, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information on joining our team, please contact Ruth on 0428 876 601, or at ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au.
Details of appointment:
2 permanent full time, day worker positions, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*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: $73,834 to $111,364 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- 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 $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 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 and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
- Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
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:
Application Guide:
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 Selection Criteria detailed in the attached Statement of Duties.
*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Ruth Best
Position: Discipline Lead - Speech Pathology Services
Phone number: 0428 876 601
Email address: ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au
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