Senior Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Feeding Lead

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; In loco; AUD 122.000 - 126.000; Tempo pieno

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Western Sydney Local Health District in Blacktown NSW seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist – Paediatric Feeding to lead complex neonatal and paediatric feeding and swallowing care. The role combines direct clinical work with leadership, supervision and service improvement across the district.

The successful candidate will mentor clinicians, drive evidence-based practice, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes for children and families in a dynamic public health environment.

Competenze

• Advanced clinical knowledge in neonatal feeding disorders (outpatient)
• Experience managing complex paediatric developmental feeding disorders (outpatient)
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery with quality improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication and partnerships
• Engages in Evidence Based Practice and ongoing professional development
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence preferred

Mansioni

• Lead complex neonatal and paediatric feeding care with evidence-based interventions.
• Provide specialist guidance, education and training to multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Mentor and supervise staff and students through supervision and competency oversight.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and contribute to governance and service planning.
• Strengthen service delivery through collaboration with department leaders and partner services.

Conoscenze

Advanced clinical judgement

Specialist paediatric feeding

Leadership & supervision

Mentoring & education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Formazione

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Descrizione del lavoro

Western Sydney Local Health District in Blacktown NSW seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist – Paediatric Feeding to lead complex neonatal and paediatric feeding and swallowing care. The role combines direct clinical work with leadership, supervision and service improvement across the district.

The successful candidate will mentor clinicians, drive evidence-based practice, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes for children and families in a dynamic public health environment.