Speech Pathologist Level 4 - Clinical Leader - Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Wollongong Hospital

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join us as a Paediatric Clinical Leader and help support children with feeding difficulties across the ISLHD. In this exciting role, you will also support staff and service development for the Child and Family Speech Pathology team.

$63.81 – $65.36 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary part-time 14 hours per week until 4 April 2027, with the possibility of extension | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ643567 | Grade: Speech Pathologist Level 4 | Applications close: Sunday 22 March 2026

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

We are seeking a highly experienced paediatric Speech Pathologist to join the team as ISLHD Paediatric Speech Pathology Clinical Lead (Level 4). This is a temporary part-time (14 hour) job share for 12 months with the potential for extension, supporting paediatric services across ISLHD.

The successful applicant must have advanced skills in paediatric feeding with VFSS/MBS competency highly desirable.

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

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

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 Australia.

-        Valid NSW Drivers Licence

-        Current Class 1A NSW Security Licence

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.

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-        For role-related queries or help applying, contact Anna Hammond at ​Anna.Hammond@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.