New Graduate Speech Pathologist

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health at The Children's Hospital Westmead invites a new graduate Speech Pathologist to join the busy department from February to December 2027, working 38 hours per week. The role focuses on assessment, management and advocacy for paediatric communication disorders, with experience in paediatric feeding desirable and eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership required upon start.

Applicants should complete their degree by end of 2026 and join a multidisciplinary team offering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience managing paediatric patients with complex communication disorders (eg phonological disorders, language impairment, ASD, feeding disorders).
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and seek clinical advice as needed for safe practice.
• Experience in quality improvement activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children and families referred from the clinical area.
• Involve assessment, management, and advocacy; participate in multidisciplinary, educational and administrative activities.

Skills

Paediatric assessment

Communication skills

Case management

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 17 December 2027
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Lvl 1
Remuneration:79419 - 92801 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ698648
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Gloria Tzannes on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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 a New Graduate Speech Pathologist to work in the busy and dynamic Speech Pathology department of The Children's Hospital at Westmead from February to December 2027. We are looking for applicants who will complete their Speech Pathology degree at the end of 2026 and can demonstrate experience in the area of assessment and management of paediatric communication disorders. Experience in paediatric feeding is desirable.

For more details, please contact Gloria Tzannes, Head Speech Pathologist, (02) 7825 2***.

What you'll be doing

The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children, young people and their families, referred from the relative clinical area. This includes the provision of assessment, management, and advocacy. The Speech Pathologist is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and will be required to participate in clinical, educational and administrative activities that are required to provide an efficient and effective Speech Pathology service.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• accrued days off (ADOs)
• fitness passport
• employee assistance program (EAP)

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Relevant experience managing paediatric patients with complex communication disorders eg phonological disorders, specific language impairment, ASD, and/or feeding disorders/dysphagia.
• Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload, work independently and to seek clinical advice as necessary and appropriate for safe clinical practice.
• Experience in quality improvement activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.