Child and Family Speech Pathologist
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Support kids' growth with family-focused, community care—join a team using evidence-based, multidisciplinary speech and health services.
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Mount Druitt, Blacktown & Doonside Community Health Centre’s
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Integrated and Community Health Child and Family Health services address the health and developmental needs of children in a community context. Nursing and Allied Health services are provided in a client and family centred integrated care model.
Speech pathologists are responsible for provision of assessment and management of communication and feeding difficulties for children using a primary health care approach. They provide a professional level of service with a commitment to multidisciplinary and evidence-based approaches to managing clients and promoting health.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Qualification: Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric Speech Pathology services.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with families from different psychosocial, socio economic or CALD backgrounds.
- Understanding of Primary Health Care principles.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice and commitment to professional development.
- Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of computer based applications and hold a Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ558561
Applications Close: 23rd April 2025
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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- For inquiries about the role, contact Alison Harding on Alison.Harding@health.nsw.gov.au
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.
