CCLHD - Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Brighter Beginnings

Employment Type:  Temporary Part Time, end date: 28 June 2026

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ566653

Applications Close:  Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11.59pm

Interview date: Friday 20 June 2025

This is a maternity relief position, and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks' notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency. 

Are you passionate about supporting children and families in your local community?

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Brighter Beginnings team in a temporary part-time position, supporting young children to thrive.

About the Role

The clinician provides clinical services, coordinates service provision, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team. The clinician supports capacity building for health and education staff regarding children's health and development and assists with health promotion activities. The clinician is responsible for implementing specific quality initiatives directed by the Brighter Beginnings Manager and in partnership with other staff. Full participation in quality processes, clinical supervision and professional development is an integral expectation within this role. 

The clinician provides clinical services to client groups and will operate in circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. The clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision. The clinician is involved with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services for their clinical specialty and the Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks Initiative. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical inservice education programs to NSW Health and Department of Education staff and students. The clinician may be delegated an operational/supervisory role under the direction of the Brighter Beginnings Manager and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects. 

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 16 hours per week (days and times negotiable)

For more information about this role, please view the    Position Description

About You

•        Degree qualifications recognised for registration with Speech Pathology Australia
•        Current unencumbered NSW driver's licence and the ability and willingness to travel across sites for meetings and clinical care provision.  
•        National Criminal Record Check
•        Working with Children Check
•        Category A Immunisation requirement

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.  

Benefits

•        Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
•        Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
•        Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
•        Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Need More Information?

For role-related queries, please contact:
Julie Hudson

Phone: 0439 359 568

Email: Julie.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.

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