CCLHD Head to Health Kids Hub Level 3 Speech Pathologist

🔍 Central Coast

New

📁: Speech Pathologist

💼: Central Coast Local Health District

📅   : REQ574563 Requisition #

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to June 2026
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ574563
Applications Close: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at 11:59pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our strategic vision is Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone. Gosford Hospital is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Speech Pathologist for our Head to Health Kids Hub. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and make a meaningful impact on healthcare services for the Central Coast community.

About the Role

This position is located on the Central Coast, with occasional travel required across all CCLHD facilities. It is a temporary contract role, lasting until June 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high-quality, evidence-based clinical speech pathology services to paediatric clients, outpatients, and their families/carers, ensuring optimal health outcomes for patients. As a senior clinician, the speech pathologist will be expected to contribute to service and resource planning and evaluation, provide supervision to designated staff, and offer clinical leadership within the team.

The speech pathologist will provide high-quality care within a dynamic team environment, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary colleagues and senior managers across the district. They will play a key role in the development and delivery of proactive and effective speech pathology services. Additionally, the speech pathologist will be involved in service development, service evaluation, and the training and mentorship of staff and students.

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

About You

Advanced clinical specialty knowledge and extensive postgraduate experience and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric communication disorders across the age range and demonstrated experience related to the attached position specific task list.
Demonstrated high level verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences and the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders throughout all organisational levels.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with strong time management skills and ability to prioritise complex clinical loads and meet competing demands.

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: Lani Mcgrath

Email: Lani.McGrath@health.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 4320 3996
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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