Senior Speech Pathologist (level 3)

NSW Health; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Influenza vaccinations

Professional development

Job summary

NSW Health in rural New South Wales is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist Level 3 for a permanent part-time role. You will join a rural, multidisciplinary team and deliver paediatric assessment and therapy to children aged 4 and above, contributing to early identification and intervention pathways.

The role emphasises autonomy and professional development, with opportunities to mentor staff and support local service delivery improvements in the district.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in speech pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in paediatric clinical practice with preschool and school-aged children.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills, including stakeholder consultation.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and computer literacy.
• Experience supervising staff and/or students.
• Experience in paediatric education session design, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience planning and evaluating local service delivery with quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and development check screening aligned with Brighter Beginnings Initiative.
• Deliver high quality evidence-based clinical speech therapy to children aged 4+ on community waiting lists.
• Support and develop paediatric knowledge in generalist Speech Pathologists within the district.

Skills

Speech pathology

Clinical paediatrics

Interprofessional collab

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

From a government health authority in Australia

Southern NSW Local Health District 242 subscribers

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration:$61.31 - $63.30 per hour
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ696503
Applications Close:4 October 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the Service
Speech Pathologist – Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Healthcare

Looking to grow your career and make a genuine difference? Join (Site/Service),where your skills as a Speech Pathologist will help people across all stages of life—from newborns to older adults—find their voice, improve their communication, and regain essential functions.

As part of a rural, multidisciplinary team, you’ll experience a rewarding mix of clinical work, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships in a setting where your expertise is truly valued.

Help voices be heard in our rural communities.

Support for

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

What you'll be doing

The Paediatric Speech Pathologist will

• Provide health and development check screening services aligned with the Brighter Beginnings Initiative: a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to provide early identification, and early intervention pathways to children in the year before school.
• Provide high quality evidence based clinical speech therapy assessment and therapy to children aged 4 and above on community health waiting lists.
• The Paediatric Speech Pathologist will also be responsible for supporting and developing skills and knowledge in paediatrics for generalist Speech Pathologists in the district.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated, recent and relevant experience in paediatric clinical practice, including, assessment and intervention with preschool and school aged children, group work skills, and case management in the community health setting.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, and ability to analyse, interpret and implement evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of paediatric education sessions to a variety of groups.
• Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and evidence-based practice.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

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