Speech Pathologist Level 3 - SABIS - Goulburn

NSW Health; Goulburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for a Speech Pathologist Level 3 - SABIS in Goulburn. The role requires tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia, with extensive rehabilitation experience and a focus on brain injury services.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, lead quality improvement initiatives, and manage complex community cases. A current drivers licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Ability to lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
• Ability to provide case management for people with complex needs in community settings.
• Ability to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert speech pathology services within rehabilitation with a focus on brain injury.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and implement care.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation.
• Manage cases for clients with complex communication needs in community settings.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Collaborative multidisciplinary work

Negotiation & advocacy

Organisational & time management

Quality improvement leadership

Case management for complex needs

Education

Speech Pathology degree with eligibility to practice (Speech Pathology Australia)

Job description

Speech Pathologist Level 3 - SABIS - Goulburn

• 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

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