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Speech Pathology and Audiology Manager - Acute Allied Health Services

CompanyACT Health
LocationCity of Edinburgh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 6, 2026
About The Company
Canberra Health Services aims to deliver the best health care and health related services in Canberra on behalf of ACT Government. We are committed to providing high quality patient-centred care through our hospitals and community-based services. We run three public hospitals, Canberra Hospital, University of Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital. We provide care to more than 500 000 people through a range of services including acute inpatient and day services, outpatient services, women’s and children’s services, paediatrics and pathology. Our services also include Community Health Centres for general and specialist health care, and Walk-in Centres for free treatment of minor illness or injuries. We are fully accredited with the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards. House Rules: Any offensive comments/behaviour, bullying and spamming will be removed. See our social media guidelines here: https://www.canberrahealthservices.act.gov.au/about-us/media-centre/social-media-guidelines
About the Role

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent 
Classification: Health Professional Level 4 (PN 12925) 
Salary: $127,597 - $141,511 (Plus 12.5%25 Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT
Section: Speech Pathology and Audiology Department
Closing Date: 19 July 2026

 

 

What can we offer you: 

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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.

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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.

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Flexible working conditions

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12.5%25 Superannuation.

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Access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Access to onsite Physiotherapists.

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Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

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Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval)

 

 

About the Role:

We are inviting applications from suitably qualified speech pathologists for the position of Speech Pathology and Audiology Manager in the Acute Allied Health Services team.

 

Our Speech Pathology and Audiology Department provides inpatient and outpatient speech pathology and audiology services across the Canberra Hospital, including critical care units, medical and surgical wards and paediatrics. See position description for further job information. While the position is full-time, reduced hours may be considered.

 

The position would suit an innovative leader with proven leadership in speech pathology or allied health clinical services development, management of human and financial resources; as well as significant knowledge, and experience in contemporary models of healthcare, clinical governance, quality & safety frameworks.

 

Financial relocation support (reimbursement) is available for Interstate and International candidates (permanent positions only).

 

Applicants are strongly encouraged to get in touch with the contact person who will be able to guide you on how to complete this response. Applications submitted without a Response to Selection Criteria, will not be considered.

 

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

 

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

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Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

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Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act2011 is required.

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Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

 

 

 

 

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 James Mason at James.mason@act.gov.au

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Key Skills
LeadershipClinical Services DevelopmentHuman Resource ManagementFinancial Resource ManagementClinical GovernanceQuality & Safety FrameworksHealthcare ManagementSpeech PathologyAudiology
Categories
HealthcareManagement & LeadershipGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Competitive pay ratesSalary PackagingFlexible working conditions12.5% SuperannuationEmployee Assistance ProgramOnsite PhysiotherapistsOnsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shopRelocation reimbursement up to $12K
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Manage the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department providing inpatient and outpatient services across The Canberra Hospital. Lead clinical services development and oversee the management of human and financial resources.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
A$127,597 - A$141,511
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
2078
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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