Rural Health Academic (Aged Care) - Speech Pathology (Teaching Academic Level A)

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• Based in the Allied Health and Human Performance Unit at Port Lincoln
• Part-time (0.6FTE), 12month fixed term contract starting in November 2025
• Generous salary plus 17% superannuation

About you 

You are a Speech Pathologist with a strong foundation of contemporary clinical practice and industry experience, with a passion for shaping future clinicians. You are committed to creating a supported and collaborative learning environment for students to thrive, guided by your evidence-based practice and critical thinking skills. Your knowledge and enthusiasm for your craft translates as engaging and inspirational to your students and those you work with.

About the role 

Reporting to the Associate Professor: Rural Health Education and Training, this position will support student placement activities as part of the Port Lincoln Aged Care Project, in addition to working closely with Matthew Flinders Care Services to deliver ongoing clinical care to residents and clients. 

Based regionally, in Port Lincoln, the position will also be involved in the design, development and delivery of interprofessional education for undergraduate students undertaking placements within the Port Lincoln MTS, the aged care workforce and the community.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need 

• Qualification that confers eligibility for registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated experience as a clinician in a range of settings, including working with the elderly
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills suited to interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills together with the initiative to manage multiple priorities
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.  

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Be part of a University for the future! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 7345. 

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 28 September 2025

_We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential._

_Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment._ 

_Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check._  

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