Senior Speech Pathologist
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
- A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ602826Who 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.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing high quality assessment, diagnosis and management of acquired communication and swallowing difficulties across sub-acute inpatient and outpatient settings. As a Senior Speech Pathologist, your responsibilities will include providing clinical supervision, engaging in departmental quality improvement projects, and contributing to service evaluation and planning.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, inclusive of experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist or equivalent.
- Experience in leadership and/or supervision of Speech Pathology staff, Allied Health Assistants or Speech Pathology students.
- Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skill with a neurology and general adult caseload in rehabilitation and outpatient settings. Experience with instrumental assessment, including VFSS and/or FEES..
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Hammond on or 02 9998 6198.This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in . You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the .The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 17 September 2025