ACT Health
Speech Pathologist - Acute Allied Health Services
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Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 7 Months with possibility of extension
Classification: Health Professional Level 2 (PN 55761)
Salary: $91,026 - $108,691 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Speech Pathology
Closing Date: 09 August 2026
What can we offer you:
- Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
- Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
- Flexible working conditions
- 12.5% Superannuation.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
- Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop.
About the Role:
Are you a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients across acute and specialist healthcare settings?
Acute Allied Health Services at Canberra Hospital and Health Services is seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and supportive team. We provide expert speech pathology services to a diverse range of eligible inpatients and outpatients, delivering high-quality care across acute, specialist, adult and paediatric services.
We are looking for a clinician with excellent clinical and communication skills who is committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based care. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous learning, teaching, and quality improvement. You will be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for patients and their families while contributing to a supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
This position offers a diverse and challenging clinical caseload across acute and specialist services, supported by strong professional supervision and a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. You will have opportunities to contribute to teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives while developing your clinical expertise and advancing your professional career. Most importantly, this role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of patients and families across the ACT community.
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For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
- Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
- Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
- Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
- Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
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To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Anna Glover on (02) 5124 2230 or at Anna.Glover@act.gov.au
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