Speech Pathologist Rehabilitation
A motivated and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist is sought to join the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Speech Pathology team. The position is 27hrs permanent part time and required to work the hours across minimum 4 days to allow for maximum therapy provided to patients on our rehabilitation ward. The position will also gain broad experience across the whole of hospital, including access to instrumental assessment and swallow rehabilitation methods including EMST and sEMG.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Hours Per Week: 27
Requisition ID: REQ650377
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
Hornsby Hospital. Please note location will transfer to Ryde Hospital in 2027 (timeframe unconfirmed at this time).
What you'll be doing
The position will predominantly work on the rehabilitation ward providing services to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties, however will also have a small outpatient caseload in addition to assisting on the acute wards as the caseload requires. The position is part time and has specific hours set to provide the best service to patients on the rehabilitation ward. The position will work closely within a neuro rehab team of Speech Pathologists, as well as an Allied Health Assistant. Patients will be seen daily or twice daily depending on need and the role will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are 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. Current drivers licence.
- Experience in the assessment and management of communication difficulties in an inpatient rehabilitation, acute and/or outpatient setting, including LSVT or Speak Out.
- Experience in the assessment and management of swallowing difficulties in an inpatient rehabilitation, acute and/or outpatient setting, including instrumental assessment and provision of swallow rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Francis on Lisa.Francis@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9763 3637.
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 (Page 11). 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: 07 April 2026
Tentative Interview Date: 17 April 2026
