Level 1/2 Rotational Speech Pathologist

Help deliver outcomes that matter most to our Illawarra Shoalhaven community.

$76,364 - $108,943 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (Rotational position) | REQ643908 | Grade: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2  | Applications close: 22 March 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic speech pathologist to join the ISLHD Speech Pathology team. This is a fulltime position with opportunity to rotate across Illawarra hospitals experiencing a variety of caseloads and develop skillsets across the spectrum of adult speech pathology within a highly supportive team.

The successful candidate will experience peer and formal supervision, professional development opportunities to help with skill and career progression and develop skills in quality improvement and leadership.

The successful applicant may be required to work weekends and public holidays.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the convenor to discuss the role.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-         Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology

-         Current unrestricted drivers licence (P2 minimum) and willingness to travel for work purposes

Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the convenor to discuss the role.  An eligibility list will be created for future permanent and temporary opportunities.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

-         Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ashleigh Brown at ​Ashleigh.Brown1@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.