Senior Speech Pathologist

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District – Frenchs Forest NSW is seeking a Speech Pathologist Level 3 on a Temporary Full Time basis until 29 April 2027, with the possibility of ongoing employment. You will provide professional, evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention at Northern Beaches Hospital - Speech Pathology.

Applicants should hold a bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology and be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with extensive clinical

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience with minimum experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision and manage a demanding workload.
• Experience in teaching and supervision of students and Allied Health staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing professional, evidence based speech pathology assessment and intervention.
• Developing positive working relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing Staff, and Allied Health Professionals.
• Participating in and providing educational support to patients and their significant others, supervision, quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Autonomy

Time management

Interprofessional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in Speech Pathology

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

Northern Sydney Local Health District – Frenchs Forest NSW

Employment Type

TemporaryFull Time until 29 April 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration

$2,329.97 - $2,405.46 per week

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ683101

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital - Speech Pathology

What you'll be doing

• Providing professional, evidence based, high quality speech pathology assessment and intervention.
• Developing positive working relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals and other staff members.
• Participating in and providing educational support to patients and their significant others, supervision, quality improvement and professional development.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• A bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Evidence of extensive clinical experience, with minimum experience as a Level 2 Speech Pathologist.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities or service evaluation process. Experience in clinical teaching and supervision of students, level 1/2 Allied Health Professionals and/or Allied Health Assistants.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ability to work autonomously with limited supervision. Have the ability to prioritise work, manage a demanding workload, apply high level reasoning skills and have independent professional judgement.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close

14 August 2026