Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - New Graduate

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 (New Graduate) for Westmead Hospital. The role supports new graduates with supervision, education and development opportunities across adult and paediatric caseloads.

You will assess, treat and support patients with communication and swallowing disorders while building clinical expertise in diverse settings. Structured supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration are offered in a large tertiary hospital.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communication and swallowing disorders management.
• Evidence-based assessment and intervention for paediatric and adult patients.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and deliver handovers using ISBAR principles.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat paediatric and adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders within scope.
• Deliver evidence-based care and maintain accurate clinical documentation per department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide effective clinical handovers.
• Participate in supervision, CPD and service improvement activities.
• Support research, health promotion and quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 - New Graduate

Launch your Speech Pathology career in a leading tertiary hospital

Diverse adult and paediatric caseload with multidisciplinary support

Grow your skills through supervision, education and development opportunities

Kick-start your career assessing, treating and supporting patients with communication and swallowing disorders while building expertise across diverse clinical settings.

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (Up to 29th January 2028)
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Speech Pathology Department at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's largest and most dynamic health services. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate Speech Pathologist to gain valuable experience working across adult and paediatric services while being supported by experienced clinicians committed to your professional growth.

Our team is passionate about delivering person-centred care, fostering innovation and creating a collaborative environment where clinicians can thrive and make a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities.

Work in a large tertiary referral hospital with exposure to varied and complex caseloads

Join a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality patient outcomes

Access structured supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development

Contribute to quality improvement, research and health promotion initiatives

Be part of an inclusive workplace guided by the CORE values of Western Sydney Local Health District

What you'll be doing

As a Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 (New Graduate), you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention for patients experiencing communication and swallowing disorders across a range of clinical services. Working alongside experienced clinicians and multidisciplinary teams, you will develop your clinical skills while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.

Assess and treat paediatric and adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders within your scope of practice

Deliver evidence-based care and maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with departmental requirements

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide effective clinical handovers using ISBAR principles

Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, student education and service improvement activities

Support research, health promotion and quality initiatives while contributing to safe, equitable and person-centred care

New graduate position for a student finishing their degree by the end of 2026 or early career Speech Pathologist with less than 12 months post-graduate work experience. This position is part of Westmead Hospital's Level 1/2 clinician group working in a rotation structure across a variety of inpatient and outpatient specialties.

Ready to make a difference?

At Western Sydney Local Health District, we are committed to helping our people thrive personally and professionally while delivering exceptional care to our communities.

Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Registration: Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience in the management of adults with acquired swallowing disorders, and experience in the administration of objective swallowing assessment procedures.

Demonstrated experience in the management of adults with acquired communication impairments.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.

Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of Evidence Based Practice, commitment to professional development and experience in quality management or research.

Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia

Requisition ID: REQ686996
Applications Close: 22nd September 2026

Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.