Speech Pathologist AHP1/2 - Kadina
SA Health
Job reference: 933977 Location: 5554 - KADINA Job status: Short Term Contract 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:
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. 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
Incentives and Support The successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):
Check(s) Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. Got Questions? Contact Renee Harmer, Acting Healthy Families Team Leader, Phone:8638 4656 or via e-mail: renee.harmer@sa.gov.au Application Closing Date Friday, 15 May 2026 - 11.55PM Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 933977 Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
Applications close: 15/05/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement
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