Senior Speech Pathologist

🗣️ Lead and mentor clinicians across diverse clinical specialties
🏥 Deliver expert care across adult and paediatric services
📚 Advance your career with ongoing learning and development opportunities

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 05.03.27)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital 

Where you'll be working
Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals are dynamic and growing health services within Western Sydney Local Health District, providing high-quality, person-centred care to one of Australia's most diverse communities. Join a collaborative and supportive Speech Pathology team committed to clinical excellence, innovation and continuous learning.

• Work across two busy and expanding hospital sites with varied and rewarding caseloads
• Join a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and shared expertise
• Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to upskill across clinical areas
• Contribute to service improvement, research and education initiatives
• Be part of an inclusive workplace committed to exceptional patient outcomes and staff wellbeing

What you'll be doing 
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will provide advanced assessment and evidence-based intervention for patients with communication and swallowing disorders across adult and paediatric services. You will also play a key leadership role in supporting service delivery and developing the next generation of clinicians.

• Deliver high level speech pathology assessment and treatment across a broad range of clinical settings
• Provide supervision, mentoring and clinical support to staff and students
• Assist with service coordination, recruitment, policy development and student placements
• Participate in research, education and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and ensure equitable access to services

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.   

Essential Criteria

• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology 

• Registration: Eligible for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia 

Selection Criteria

1. Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia with experience at level 2 or higher.

2. Advanced skills and demonstrated knowledge and competency in the management of swallowing and communication disorders in an acute adult caseload, including instrumental assessment.

3. Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.

4. Ability to work autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision, displaying excellent time management and organisational skills

5. Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in professional development for relevant clinical areas with strong experience in quality management or research.

6. Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and training of staff and/or students.

7. An understanding of service co-ordination, evaluation, planning and development.

8. Demonstrated commitment to the NSW CORE values. A valid NSW drivers licence.

Requisition ID: REQ664379    
Applications Close: 7th July 2026  

 
Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Samantha Overton at Samantha.Overton@health.nsw.gov.au