Senior Outpatient Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District in Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals is seeking a senior Speech Pathologist to lead advanced paediatric feeding and swallowing care across Western Sydney. You will guide teams through supervision, education and service development to support children and families with complex needs.

As a senior clinician, you will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for complex paediatric cases, provide specialist consultation to the multidisciplinary team and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Licence: NSW Drivers Licence.
• Registration: Eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced paediatric feeding and swallowing assessments and interventions.
• Provide specialist education and competency development to the broader team.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students and support professional development.
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.

Skills

NSW Drivers Licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Lead advanced paediatric feeding and swallowing care across Western Sydney

Guide teams through clinical supervision, education and service development

Drive quality improvement and evidence-based Speech Pathology practice

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $121,568 - $125,507 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working

Join the Speech Pathology team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment supporting children and families with complex needs. You will have the opportunity to use your specialist expertise while contributing to the ongoing development of paediatric services across Western Sydney.

• Work across neonatology and paediatric caseloads with a focus on feeding and swallowing
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external community and NGO providers
• Support equitable access to high-quality Speech Pathology services for children and families
• Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, learning, supervision and innovation
• Help shape service development and quality improvement initiatives across the department

What You’ll Be Doing

As a senior clinician, you will provide advanced clinical care while using your professional judgement to manage complex presentations and support high‑quality outcomes. You will also play an important role in strengthening clinical capability and service delivery.

• Deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention for complex paediatric needs
• Provide specialist consultation, education and competency development to the broader team
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and students and support professional development
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives
• Support departmental planning, governance and administrative responsibilities as required

Essential Criteria

• Licence: NSW Drivers Licence.
• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Registration: Eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in the management of medically complex neonates with feeding and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated and recent experience in managing complex paediatric developmental feeding and swallowing disorders in the outpatient setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision, displaying excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective internal and external partnerships.
• Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in recent professional development for relevant clinical areas.
• Current Driver's License is preferred.

Applications Close: 5 October 2026

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Samantha Overton on 0407704283 or at [e-mail]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.