Speech Pathologist Level 3
Employment Type: Two permanent positions, up to full-time, are available for immediate start. Additionally, a temporary one-day per week position is available until 6/2/2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 3
Remuneration: 116892 - 120680 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667244
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 2 July 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Gloria Tzannes, Head Speech Pathologist, on (02) 78252076 or [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.
This is an exciting opportunity for senior Speech Pathologists to work in the dynamic and innovative Speech Pathology department of The Children's Hospital at Westmead. The successful applicants will work with infants and children with feeding disorders, dysphagia and communication difficulties, and participate in a rotating 7-day roster (8.30am - 4.30pm). The weekend shifts involve providing a service to infants and children in the Emergency Department or admitted to the inpatient units. We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of paediatric feeding disorders and dysphagia, and communication disorders. Experience in the acute care setting, disability sector, or Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies is desirable but not essential as training and support is available prior to staff being required to work independently in the inpatient units and VFSS. For enquires, contact Gloria Tzannes, Head Speech Pathologist, on (02) 78252076.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): 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:
- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
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Responses to the questions below:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience with demonstrated advanced clinical practice and reasoning skills, with the ability to work autonomously while managing busy and complex client groups.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing quality improvement and service evaluation processes, including the use of evidence based practice, to assist and provide guidance to service managers.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication including well developed information technology skills.
- Experience providing clinical education programs / lectures to speech pathology students, parents and other professional groups.
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Demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
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 permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies
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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
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