Description
- Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Community Health, Healthy Families Team
- Location: based in Kadina
- Salary Classification - AHP1 - $71,217 to $86,938 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% super and salary sacrifice benefits
Second Classification - AHP2 - $91,785 to $106,330 p.a. (pro rata) + 12% super and salary sacrifice benefits - Temporary Full time or part time opportunities available up to 30 June 2027
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Make a Meaningful Impact - Join Our Rural Speech Pathology Team!
We invite you to join our supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team within Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Kadina as a rural generalist Speech Pathologist.
Speech Pathologists at YNLHN are Rural Generalists providing clinical services to adults and children with swallowing and communication difficulties. We provide services through a variety of therapy modes including 1:1, groups, telehealth, and consultative services.
As part of the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, you will work predominantly using a multi-disciplinary model delivering client centred care. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in communication including speech, language, and fluency, as well as supporting clients to access AAC to meet their communication needs. Paediatric feeding is also a key focus area, working as part of a multi-disciplinary feeding team. We service children aged 0 to 4 years, prior to school entry, and address the health and medical needs of children aged 0 to 18 years.
Working with adults, you will have the opportunity to develop your dysphagia management and adult communication (speech, language, and voice) skills. We work with adults in hospitals, nursing homes and in the community, including palliative care support. We also provide education and training for staff within nursing homes and residential facilities around dysphagia management and IDDSI standards.
Who We're Looking For
We’re seeking professionals who are passionate about rural and remote healthcare and thrive in dynamic, community-focused environments.
You'll bring:
- Strong interpersonal skills and a culturally sensitive approach to care delivery, particularly with Aboriginal clients and communities.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly within a supportive team, managing your own caseload and contributing to service planning.
- Clinical competence in speech pathology practice, with AHP2 applicants expected to demonstrate broader clinical leadership, initiative, and the ability to manage more complex presentations.
- Commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in service delivery.
- You must hold a recognised qualification within the relevant allied health profession, and be eligible for full membership of the relevant Professional Association.
933977 AHP1 Speech Pathologist - Role Description.pdf
933977 AHP2 Speech Pathology - Role Description.pdf
Wallaroo and the Yorke Peninsula
Blessed by nature and embraced by sea, the Yorke Peninsula offers stunning beaches and friendly coastal towns, while inland are historic mining villages and spectacular national parks. You will find magnificent beaches and jagged shorelines, friendly locals and rich farmland.
The largest health service for this region is based in Wallaroo, with outreach provided to the Copper coast and Southern Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, Kadina, Maitland, Point Pearce, Minlaton and Yorketown (max 1.5hr drive from Wallaroo)
About YNLHN
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.
A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us
- Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN
- Make the move - join the speech pathology team in Wallaroo and Kadina
Incentives and Support
The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):
- Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists). For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.
- 3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)
- Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical development
- Support in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we will help
- A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural setting
- A thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transition
- In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.
Check(s)
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
- Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Applications close: Friday, 15 May 2026
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 933977.
Contact:
Renee Harmer, Acting Healthy Families Team Leader, Phone: 8638 4656 or via e-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au
