New Graduate Speech Pathologist
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 17 December 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 79419 - 92801 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ698648
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 18 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Gloria Tzannes on gloria.tzannes@health.nsw.gov.au
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
This is an exciting opportunity for a New Graduate Speech Pathologist to work in the busy and dynamic Speech Pathology department of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead from February to December 2027. We are looking for applicants who will complete their Speech Pathology degree at the end of 2026 and can demonstrate experience in the area of assessment and management of paediatric communication disorders. Experience in paediatric feeding is desirable.
For more details, please contact Gloria Tzannes, Head Speech Pathologist, (02) 7825 2076.
What you'll be doing
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Relevant eExperience managing paediatric patients with complex communication disorders eg phonological disorders, specific language impairment, ASD, and/or feeding disorders/dysphagia.
- Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload, work independently and to seek clinical advice as necessary and appropriate for safe clinical practice.
- Experience in quality improvement activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
Need more information?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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