Senior Speech Pathologist (level 3)

Southern NSW Local Health District; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a rural, multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on assessment, therapy and early intervention for children across ages, with meaningful patient relationships and clinical autonomy.

The position offers permanent part-time hours (24 per week) with a salary in the NSW Health band, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in speech pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Recent paediatric clinical practice with assessment and intervention for preschool and school-aged children.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy with stakeholder consultation.
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and computer literacy; evidence-based practice.
• Experience providing clinical supervision to staff and/or students.
• Experience in paediatric education sessions—design, delivery and evaluation.
• Experience planning, implementing and evaluating local service delivery with quality improvement.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to travel, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Decision making

Advocacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Speech pathology degree

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part 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

• Working within SNSWLHD
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Salary packaging options
• 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
• Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

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.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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] for 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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Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Neppl on [e-mail]