Speech Pathologist jobs in South Australia

Job no: 943430
Work type: Part time
Location: Various
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Pathology

Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, Northern Metro/ Southern Metro
Salary – AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2, $94,997 to $110,052 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Permanent Ongoing - Part Time (0.4 FTE)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The CAMHS Speech Pathologist provides expert assessment, education, and short-term intervention for children and adolescents with complex communication and mental health needs. The role involves collaborating with families, clinicians, multidisciplinary teams, and external agencies to support holistic care and improved wellbeing outcomes.

Key duties of the role

Contribute to the high-quality mental health outcomes of children and adolescents and their families
Ensure children, adolescents and families achieve optimum levels of social and emotional functioning
Provision of professional and clinical supervision to Speech Pathology students and other members of the multidisciplinary team as required
Contributing to the efficient and effective functioning of the service.

Skills and Experience

An appropriate Bachelor or Masters of Speech Pathology or equivalent degree, which gives eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia
Demonstrated experience providing speech pathology services to children and adolescents with complex communication and mental health needs
Experience conducting communication assessments and developing appropriate clinical recommendations
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Enquiries can be directed to

Deanna Ryan

Clinical Coordinator

0466861853

Deanna.Ryan2@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 07 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Jul 2026 Cen. Australia Standard Time