Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist - 4 days per week
Temporary contract until end of Feb 2027 providing outstanding care to patients at Northern Beaches Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 28 February 2027 (with the possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ670828
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Northern Beaches Hospital - Speech Pathology
What you'll be doing
As a Speech Pathologist, you will make a positive impact and enable patients to achieve their swallowing and communication goals in an acute environment by:
- Providing professional, evidence based, high quality speech pathology assessment and intervention.
- Developing positive working relationships with Medical Officers, Nursing staff, Allied Health Professionals and other staff members.
- Participating in and providing educational support to patients and their significant others, supervision, quality improvement and professional development
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the provision of Speech Pathology service to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, case management, intervention, appropriate referral and discharge planning.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Platon on emma.platon@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 2 July 2026
