SA Health Job reference: 934382 Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE Job status: Ongoing Eligibility: Open to Everyone Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Allied Health, Paediatric Cochlear Implant Service, North Adelaide 5006 Salary – AHP3, $108,347.00 to $116,216.00 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits Part Time (0.8 FTE) – Ongoing Permanent 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 Lead a state-wide paediatric cochlear implant speech pathology service. Manage specialist clinical delivery, staff capability and service quality. Work across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Maintain a complex caseload. Report to the Manager, Speech Pathology. Key duties of the role Lead delivery of specialist paediatric cochlear implant and related clinical services Manage complex caseloads, referrals and prioritisation of clinical care Supervise, mentor and build capability of speech pathology staff and assistants Develop, review and implement clinical protocols, guidelines and competencies Drive quality, safety, research and continuous service improvement initiatives Skills and Experience Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification Minimum 2 years experience in specialist paediatric clinical services Demonstrated experience managing complex caseloads and multidisciplinary care Proven leadership in clinical supervision, service development and quality improvement Enquiries can be directed to Jenny Faulks – Manager, Speech Pathology, 8161 8485 or sa.gov.au Want to learn more about career opportunities at WCHN? Click Here to discover how you can Realise Your Potential and join one of our many teams making a positive difference in the community. Stay connected with us! Follow WCHN on LinkedIn to keep up to date with new job opportunities and the latest news from across our network — Click Here to join the conversation 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: 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Application Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026 – 11:55pm Applications close: 13/05/2026 11:55 PM Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
