New Graduate Speech Pathologist

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and mealEntertainment

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is seeking a New Graduate Speech Pathologist to join the busy Speech Pathology service at The Children’s Hospital, Westmead, from February to December 2027.

You will have completed your Speech Pathology degree by end of 2026 and gain experience in assessment and management of paediatric communication disorders; paediatric feeding experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Speech Pathology degree by end of 2026.
• Experience in assessment and management of paediatric communication disorders.
• Experience in paediatric feeding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children, young people and families.
• Conduct assessment, management and advocacy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Assessment

Paediatric communication disorders

Paediatric feeding (desirable)

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full 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

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 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.

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)

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.

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 [e-mail]