New Graduate Speech Pathologist (Lvl 1) - Paediatrics - Temp FT

NSW Health; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health's Liverpool Hospital Paediatric Outpatient Service invites applications for a Paediatric Speech Pathology New Graduate position. Open to graduates completing their degree in 2026, with opportunities across individual, group, multidisciplinary clinics and school-based services.

The role focuses on delivering speech pathology services to paediatric populations in a busy community health setting, with support to develop assessment and therapy planning skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate with degree in Speech Pathology completing in 2026
• Understanding of paediatric speech pathology services in busy community health settings
• Ability to reflect and apply learning in clinical settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver paediatric speech pathology services in community outpatient clinics
• Contribute to individual and group therapy sessions and school-based services
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support assessment and intervention planning

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology 2026

Job description

Obtaining your Speech Pathology degree in 2026? Enjoy working with children? Start your career at Liverpool Hospital working in the paediatric outpatient service.

Applications are now open for the Paediatric Speech Pathology New Graduate position at Liverpool Hospital. Liverpool Hospital is an innovative and diverse paediatric service known for a number of award winning interventions. The role is a community outpatient role and includes individual, group, multidisciplinary clinics and school based services.

Open to new graduates who are completing their Speech Pathology course in 2026.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrate you are a new graduate who has completed a bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology in 2026, which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia as evidenced by upload of the most recent academic transcript and latest paediatric COMPASS documents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of skills required to deliver Speech Pathology services to paediatrics in a busy community health type setting.
• Describe your understanding of reflective practice and its application to the clinical setting, including examples.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the skills required to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and how you have applied this in your clinical experiences thus far.
• Provide a 4min video application following the instructions found here: https://youtu.be/f_O9Xfv0anw

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.