AHP1/2 Speech Pathologist

About country health connect

Country Health Connect provides a broad range of community and allied health services across the Limestone Coast region, supporting individuals and families to improve health, wellbeing and independence. Services are delivered across community, outpatient, outreach and residential settings through collaborative multidisciplinary models of care focused on meeting local community needs.

About the limestone coast local health network

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) delivers essential health services to more than 67,000 people across South Australia’s south-east, while also supporting communities in Western Victoria. With over 1,400 staff and approximately 250 volunteers, LCLHN is a major regional employer committed to safe, high-quality and community-focused care.

Our services extend from the Victorian border to the iconic Limestone Coast, delivering acute, community and aged care services across a diverse network of sites. Working at LCLHN means being part of an organisation that plays a vital role in the health and wellbeing of its communities.

Beyond the work, LCLHN offers an exceptional lifestyle in one of Australia’s most liveable regional destinations, where professional impact is matched with genuine work–life balance.

• Why the limestone coast local health network?
• Make a meaningful difference as a trusted and valued part of the community.
• Enjoy relaxed, affordable living with access to beaches, national parks and outdoor adventure.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Access professional development, education and flexible working options.
• Benefit from salary packaging, wellbeing initiatives and relocation support.
• Live midway between Adelaide and Melbourne, with the best of regional and city life.

• Additional benefits
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• Salary packaging benefits including living expenses and meal entertainment benefits.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support of up to $13,000 for eligible applicants relocating to Mount Gambier.
• Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
• Flexible work options and wellbeing initiatives supporting work–life balance.

Applicant information

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

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Conditions of Employment

• A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position.
• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) required.
• DHS NDIS Worker Check required.
• A current driver’s licence and willingness to drive on country roads is essential.
• Intra and interstate travel may be required.
• Some out of hours work and participation in on-call arrangements may be required.
• Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/Public+Content/SA+Health+Internet/Clinical+Resources/Clinical+Programs+and+Practice+Guidelines/Immunisation+for+health+professionals/Health+care+worker+immunisation+and+screening+requirements]
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including LGBTQI+, people living with disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.

Enquiries

For any enquiries, please contact

Michelle Cook Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist Phone

• 8721 1460
• Email: michelle.cook@sa.gov.au [michelle.cook@sa.gov.au]

Please quote role reference 940175

Applications close at 11

55pm Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply [https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/careers/how+to+apply/how+to+apply] for further information.

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