Speech Pathologist Paediatric Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health invites applications for a Speech Pathologist to join the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks Preschool Team within NSLHD. The role delivers developmental surveillance and supports families in Early Childhood Education and Care settings across Northern Sydney.

This permanent part-time position (32 hours per week, 4 days) offers a salary of $40.05–$57.14 per hour, based at Royal North Shore Community Health Centre and working within an interdisciplinary team with

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment, goal development and evaluation, with a client- and family-centred approach.
• New graduates may draw on placement experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver developmental surveillance screening for preschool-aged children in ECEC services across Northern Sydney.
• Observe and document health and developmental indicators and clarify concerns with educators.
• Contribute to file review, outcome classification and referral pathways within scope of practice.
• Support allied health assistants during screening activities and receive supervision from senior clinicians.
• Provide timely clinical assessment and group-based intervention for children identified through surveillance when required.

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology providing eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Join us as a key member of the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks in Preschools Service Team, part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District Child, Youth and Family Community Health Service. You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues, playing an essential role in delivering the NSW First 2000 Days Framework to support preschool-aged children and their families in early childhood education settings.
This is a 4-day-per-week position

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $40.05 - $57.14per hour
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ703351

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Community Health Centre as part of the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks Team

What you'll be doing
As a Speech Pathologist (Level 1/2), you’ll be a member of the interdisciplinary Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks (BBHDC) Preschool Team, within the NSLHD Child, Youth and Family (CYF) Community Health Service. You’ll help deliver developmental surveillance screening for preschool-aged children in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services across Northern Sydney.
BBHDC is a collaboration between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education. Its purpose is early identification of children’s health and developmental needs before school entry.
You’ll work across a structured service model, from pre-screening through to post-screening. You’ll use triage information to guide your observations, use the BBHDC screening observation check to observe and document health and developmental indicators in the preschool setting, and work with educators to clarify concerns. After screening, you’ll contribute to file review, outcome classification and referral pathways, within your scope of practice.
You’ll support allied health assistants during screening activities and receive clinical guidance and supervision from senior clinicians. When required, the role also provides timely clinical assessment and group-based intervention for children identified through developmental surveillance screening, within scope of practice and with guidance from senior clinicians.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• A bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Demonstrated clinical experience in paediatric Speech Pathology assessment, goal development and evaluation, with a client and family-centred approach. New graduates may draw on placement experience.

Demonstrated ability to apply clinical reasoning within scope of practice, including recognising when to seek guidance or elevate. Please describe your understanding of developmental surveillance and how a screen-and-refer service differs from an ongoing therapy service.

Demonstrated effective communication skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with families and Early Childhood educators about developmental observations, including when views differ or concerns are sensitive.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and to manage workload and prioritise tasks in a structured, high-volume service with minimal day-to-day supervision. Experience using electronic health records or similar data systems.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 5 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 17 November 2026