Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Permanent, Part-Time)
Tasmanian Health Service, South
Are you a Speech Pathologist who enjoys working with children and families, and believes that a good team, strong support, and the occasional shared laugh can make all the difference? We’re looking for someone just like you to join our Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service (TCPS).
About the Role
The Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service (TCPS) Speech Pathologist delivers specialist care to children and adolescents with complex developmental, behavioural, and psychosocial needs, grounded in trauma-informed, relational, and community-embedded practice.
Working within the TCPS Multidisciplinary Team, this role involves contributing to comprehensive assessment, management, and advocacy for children, including those impacted by social disadvantage, disability, and trauma.
Responsibilities include contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments, managing common developmental and behavioural presentations, and promoting child wellbeing through public health advocacy, education, and systems-level engagement. The role may also involve supervision of Speech Pathology staff and students, and participation in service development to advance TCPS as a centre of excellence in community paediatrics.
We know that stepping into a new role can feel a bit like the first day of school — so we’ll make sure you’re well supported with training, supervision, and a team that’s always happy to help (and share snacks).
What We Offer
- A meaningful role supporting children and families in the community
- A team that values collaboration, kindness, and a good sense of humour
- Structured support to help you settle in and succeed, including supervision and mentoring
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and multidisciplinary care
- Professional development support
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified Speech Pathologist with a passion for working with children and families
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and team collaboration
- A willingness to learn and grow — we don’t expect you to know everything, and we’ll help you get there
- Alignment with our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE)
- Someone who can laugh at a good pun (or at least tolerate them)
This role is based in Southern Tasmania, with work across community settings. You’ll be joining a service that’s committed to making a difference — and to making sure you feel safe, supported, and valued while doing it.
Interested?
For more information on becoming a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist within our team, or to learn more about what we can do for you please contact Ruth Best, Discipline Lead at ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au or (03) 6166 8434
If you need any more convincing about our beautiful state, here it is Be Tasmanian
Details of appointment:
Permanent, part time, day worker position, working 60.8 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: Allied Health Professional Level 3
$110,425 to $119,290 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 No.2 of 2022
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 $119,290 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:
- Professional development.
- 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
- Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Paediatric experience
- Postgraduate qualifications, or working towards these, in the relevant clinical area
- Current Driver’s Licence
Position Features: Occasional intrastate travel may be required
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 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: Ruth Best
Position: Discipline Lead Speech Pathology Services
Phone number: (03) 6166 8434
Email address: ruth.best@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
Speech Pathology Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle
One Health Podcast - Spotify
One Health Podcast - Apple
Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.