Speech Patholgist Level 3 - SABIS - Goulburn

NSW Health; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in the Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver community-based case management and contribute to rehabilitation programs for brain injury and related services. The role requires a degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.

Applicants must meet NSW Health policy requirements and may be required to travel, including

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in a complex environment.
• Ability to initiate and lead quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for people with complex needs in community settings.
• Work as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team with minimal supervision.
• Lead, implement and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Decision making

Advocacy

Stakeholder consultation

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Extensive experience in rehabilitation with a well-developed knowledge of brain injury services and ability to work with minimal supervision as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands, with an ability to independently problem-solve, and set priorities in complex situations.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes with other staff.
• Ability to provide case management for people with complex needs in community setting.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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