Head of Department - Speech Pathologist (Lvl 5) - Temp FT
Requisition ID: REQ687841
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week, until October 2027
Remuneration: $2,708.37 - $2,774.24 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Applications close: 06/09/2026
Contact:
Alison Harle - Director of Allied Health, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Alison.Harle@health.nsw.gov.au or call on 0448 934 903
Anna Corry - Speech Pathology Head of Department, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - anna.corry@health.nsw.gov.au or call on (02) 9722 7180 or 0460 002 504
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital as Head of Department (Speech Pathologist Level 5) and lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality inpatient and outpatient services within a busy tertiary teaching hospital. This temporary full-time maternity leave backfill opportunity offers the chance to provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership while driving excellence in patient care, workforce development, service innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead a dedicated Speech Pathology team providing high-quality inpatient and outpatient services.
- Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership across Speech Pathology services.
- Support excellence in patient care through the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred services.
- Drive workforce development, service innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with clinicians, managers and medical teams to promote best practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Are You the Right Fit?
The successful applicant will be an experienced and collaborative Speech Pathologist with demonstrated leadership capability, advanced clinical expertise in adult services and a passion for mentoring staff and shaping service development within a dynamic healthcare environment. You Will Bring:
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead, motivate and support a high-performing Speech Pathology team.
- Extensive clinical expertise in acute adult Speech Pathology services, with a commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
- A genuine passion for workforce development, mentoring staff and driving service improvement and innovation.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Discipline specific tertiary qualifications as accepted by professional association.
- Advanced skills working with adults with communication and swallowing impairments in the acute setting including instrumental assessments and tracheostomy management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in service management functions
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process
Demonstrated high level communication skills (oral and written) including advocacy and negotiation skills.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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