Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist First (2000 Days)

NSW Health; Broken Hill; Vor Ort; AUD 122.000 - 126.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual leave 5 weeks

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Paid day off

Fitness program

Isolation allowance

Professional development

Country lifestyle

Zusammenfassung

NSW Health’s Far West Local Health District is seeking a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to lead high‑level assessment and therapeutic services for the First 2000 Days programs from conception to 5 years. The role requires advanced clinical reasoning and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a rural setting.

The position offers a competitive remuneration package ($121,568 - $125,507 + super) and a Recruitment Incentive up to $10,000, plus benefits including five weeks annual

Aufgaben

• Provide high‑level assessment, therapeutic and preventative Speech Pathology services within the identified program areas.
• Operate with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Deliver care within the Far West Local Health District First 2000 Days programs.

Kenntnisse

Speech pathology

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist First (2000 Days)

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (until 28 January 2028)
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration:$121,568 - $125,507 + superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ703540
Location:Broken Hill

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far Wes

What you’ll be doing

This Allied Health Professional is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team providing, planning and delivering comprehensive, high-quality care to clients within the Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) First 2000 Days programs including Sustaining NSW Families, Brighter Beginnings and clinical care from conception to 5 years old.

The Level 3 Senior Clinical Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing a range of high-level assessment, therapeutic and preventative Speech Pathology services in their identified specialty area, within scope, according to relevant models of care and priorities. The clinician can demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate with minimal direct clinical supervision.

What is on offer

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!), enjoy up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals and entertainment
• Novated Leasing
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Fitness Passport and EAP to maintain your health and wellbeing
• Isolation and Climate Allowance
• Professional development with support through advanced education & training to help you develop your career
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

TheFar West Local Health Districtis one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

Applications Close: 5 November 2026

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Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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