Speech Pathologist (Lvl 1-2) - Paediatric Feeding - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist with paediatric feeding experience to join Liverpool Hospital's state-of-the-art NICU. You will expand your clinical knowledge in a supportive team, managing a diverse caseload and collaborating with neonatology and allied health colleagues.

The role emphasizes growth, hands-on learning, and a commitment to improving feeding outcomes for babies and young children with dysphagia, while adhering to quality

Qualifications

• Have graduate experience in paediatric feeding and a commitment to further developing your knowledge and skills.
• Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the quality improvement process.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive and innovative team where you'll gain exposure to a diverse caseload while being part of Liverpool Hospital's NICU, which opened in 2025, and benefit from strong clinical support and ongoing learning opportunities.
• You will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working in fast-paced clinical settings, and be passionate about improving outcomes for babies and children with feeding difficulties.
• Be passionate about working with babies and children with feeding difficulties and dysphagia

Education

Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

This role is ideal for an enthusiastic Speech Pathologist with paediatric feeding experience who is eager to further develop their clinical knowledge and skills.

Key responsibilities

• Join a supportive and innovative team where you'll gain exposure to a diverse caseload while being part of Liverpool Hospital's state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which opened in 2025, and benefit from strong clinical support and ongoing learning opportunities.
• You will thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy working in fast-paced clinical settings, and be passionate about improving outcomes for babies and children with feeding difficulties.
• Be passionate about working with babies and children with feeding difficulties and dysphagia

Selection Criteria

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Position Information

Position Information Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

What you need

• Have graduate experience in paediatric feeding and a commitment to further developing your knowledge and skills.
• Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to implement the qualityimprovement process.