Senior Speech Pathologist | Lead in Acute Care & VFSS

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) speech pathology team is seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist Level 3 for a permanent full-time role. You will provide leadership and deliver advanced assessment and intervention for adults with swallowing and communication disorders in acute wards.

Weekly VFSS involvement, multidisciplinary collaboration and supervision of students are key aspects. Immunisation and NSW Health requirements apply; applications close 10 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Extensive clinical experience including Level 2 or higher in acute settings.
• Expertise in adult dysphagia and communication management in the acute setting.
• Proficiency in instrumental swallowing assessment (VFSS +/- FEES).
• Strong written and verbal communication with health professionals and external providers.
• Ability to lead, supervise students and junior staff; contribute to service evaluation.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and current speech pathology standards.
• Capacity to work autonomously with limited supervision and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and clinical expertise across adult acute services at NBH.
• Deliver accurate assessment and intervention for swallowing and communication disorders.
• Participate in weekly Video-Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS).
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support clinical development of students and junior clinicians.
• Assist Head of Department in refining NBH speech pathology services.

Skills

CORE Values

Clinical expertise

Dysphagia management

VFSS experience

Communication skills

Clinical teaching

Quality improvement

Autonomous practice

Education

Bachelor or Postgraduate in Speech Pathology

Membership eligibility Speech Pathology Australia

Tools

VFSS

FEES

Health information systems

Job description

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) speech pathology team is seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist Level 3 for a permanent full-time role. You will provide leadership and deliver advanced assessment and intervention for adults with swallowing and communication disorders in acute wards.

Weekly VFSS involvement, multidisciplinary collaboration and supervision of students are key aspects. Immunisation and NSW Health requirements apply; applications close 10 November 2026.