Posted 01 August, 2026
Senior Speech Pathologist
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Frenchs Forest, Northern Beaches Hospital | Sydney
Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_346826
An exciting permanent full time opportunity exists for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology Department at Northern Beaches Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 29 April 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.97 - $2,405.46 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683101
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,329.97 - $2,405.46 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683101
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital - Speech Pathology
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will make a positive impact and enable patients to achieve their swallowing and communication goals in an acute environment by:
- Providing professional, evidence based, high quality speech pathology assessment and intervention.
- Developing positive working relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals and other staff members.
- Participating in and providing educational support to patients and their significant others, supervision, quality improvement and professional development.
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will make a positive impact and enable patients to achieve their swallowing and communication goals in an acute environment by:
- Providing professional, evidence based, high quality speech pathology assessment and intervention.
- Developing positive working relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals and other staff members.
- Participating in and providing educational support to patients and their significant others, supervision, quality improvement and professional development.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience, with minimum experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Van Rees on [email protected]
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 14 August 2026
