Pediatric Speech Pathologist - Rural Impact & Autonomy

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a rural, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on assessment, therapy and early intervention for children across ages, with meaningful patient relationships and clinical autonomy.

The position offers permanent part-time hours (24 per week) with a salary in the NSW Health band, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in speech pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Recent paediatric clinical practice with assessment and intervention for preschool and school-aged children.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy with stakeholder consultation.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and computer literacy; evidence-based practice.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to staff and/or students.
• Experience in paediatric education sessions—design, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating local service delivery with quality improvement.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and development check screening aligned with Brighter Beginnings Initiative.
• Provide high-quality evidence-based clinical speech therapy to children aged 4+ on community health waiting lists.
• Support and develop paediatric skills for generalist Speech Pathologists in the district.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Speech pathology degree

Job description

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a rural, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on assessment, therapy and early intervention for children across ages, with meaningful patient relationships and clinical autonomy.

The position offers permanent part-time hours (24 per week) with a salary in the NSW Health band, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.