Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Health Care

NSW Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Australia is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to lead the Community Health Care Speech Pathology service at Lawson Community Health Centre. The role focuses on high-quality assessments, strategy, and coordination of care to diverse populations in community settings.

The Senior clinician provides supervision, specialist advice, and governance oversight across the service, promoting safe, evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Proven high level of clinical expertise in assessment and management of aged care clients with communication disorders.
• Post-graduate experience in dysphagia management, especially with aged care clients with complex needs.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with stakeholders.
• Experience in supervision, mentoring and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessment, intervention and care coordination to improve health outcomes.
• Lead governance and supervision of the Speech Pathology service within Community Health Care.
• Support multidisciplinary teams and drive service development and quality improvement.
• Influence care planning and promote evidence-based practice across NBMLHD Community Health Care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Mentoring staff

Time management

Autonomy

Driver licence

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Health Care

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Location: Lawson Community Health Centre

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ682688

Applications Close: 28/10/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in community health? This senior clinical role sits at the forefront of Community Health Care, supporting a diverse range of service delivery programs, including the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), and working with vulnerable and complex populations across the community.

In this position, you will provide high-quality assessment, intervention and care coordination to help clients achieve improved health outcomes, maintain independence and enhance their quality of life. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals to access appropriate care pathways and services while contributing to the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions.

As the sole Senior Speech Pathologist within Community Health Care, you will provide professional leadership and governance oversight for the Speech Pathology service. You will support and supervise junior Speech Pathology staff, provide specialist clinical advice and consultation to Community Nursing and Allied Health teams, and lead the management of complex clinical presentations. The role offers the opportunity to influence multidisciplinary care planning, promote safe and evidence-based practice, and drive service development, quality improvement initiatives and workforce capability across the service.

This position is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering person-centred care, enjoys working autonomously while collaborating across disciplines, and is committed to advancing clinical excellence within community-based healthcare settings.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent) and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical expertise and knowledge in the assessment and management of aged care clients with communication disorders and chronic and complex conditions including experience in community or hospital settings, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical experience in dysphagia management, particularly with aged care clients with complex needs, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders, alongside excellent negotiation, decision-making, and advocacy skills, including the ability to advocate and negotiate effectively in collaborative settings.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring and development of staff and students.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
• Must hold a current Driver Licence, including P1 or above (may include driving long distances across NBMLHD).

Additional information

• For role related queries or questions contact Verona Manuel on *************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.