Speech Pathologist - Level 1/2 - Kids Rehab
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 26 February 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1-2
Remuneration: 76364 - 108943 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ669231
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 21 June 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Angus Simpson on [email protected]
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
Kids Rehab is a paediatric rehabilitation service that provides inpatient, ambulatory, outpatient and other consultative services for children with physical and cognitive rehabilitation needs resulting from injury, illness and some congenital conditions. The model of care aims to provide children and their families with goal-directed, multidisciplinary and specialised rehabilitation to ensure children can reach their full potential. The Speech Pathologist will work within the team of Speech Pathologists in Kids Rehab and Speech Pathologists in the Speech Pathology department to provide an assessment and intervention service to children and young people in inpatient settings who, as a result of injury, a health condition or surgical/medical intervention, require goal-directed, multidisciplinary rehabilitation. The Speech Pathologist will also provide services to patients enrolled in the intensive ambulatory rehabilitation program and other outpatient therapy programs.
This position is operationally managed by the Kids Rehab department and has a professional reporting line to the Head of the Speech Pathology Department at CHW. Applications will be reviewed based on any relevant experience in Speech Pathology. Those with paediatric experience or those who have experience in adult rehabilitation who have an interest in paediatrics are encouraged to apply.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high quality speech pathology service to children and young people and their carers to ensure optimal health outcomes. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient assessment and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting. The speech pathologist is also responsible for undertaking designated non-clinical tasks to support service delivery including clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and administrative tasks, Assessment and management of communication and/or feeding/swallowing disorders, liaison with preschools/schools and other agencies as required, recording of all patient interactions in eMR, participation in department supervision and department administrative duties.
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
Aresume(maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Detail your qualifications and relevant experience in paediatrics and/or rehabilitation that reflect your ability to be successful in the role of Speech Pathologist in Kids Rehab.
- Explain your ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and how you deal with conflicting priorities in supporting the most positive outcome for a patient.
- How do you manage a busy and varied caseload whilst maintaining a commitment to professional development and self-reflective practice.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
