Speech Pathologist – Inpatient – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service
Work in a specialised, state‑wide traumatic brain injury rehabilitation service
Deliver high‑impact clinical care within a leading multidisciplinary team
Build advanced clinical expertise supporting adults with complex brain injuries
This position provides opportunity to build on clinical skills through working in a specialised team environment with ready access to clinical supervision. Professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration: $38.52 - $45.00 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join the Westmead Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (WBIRS)—a recognised statewide leader in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation. Based at Westmead Hospital, WBIRS delivers a continuum of care from coma emergence through to community reintegration. You’ll become part of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, research, and person‑centred care.
You’ll be part of a team that offers:
A specialised 12‑bed inpatient rehabilitation unit serving NSW regional and metro areas
A collaborative, expert multidisciplinary workforce dedicated to complex neurorehabilitation
A culture that values evidence‑based practice, professional growth and clinical excellence
Opportunities for involvement in research, service development and statewide initiatives
A supportive learning environment with structured supervision and ongoing education
What you'll be doing
As an Inpatient Speech Pathologist, you’ll deliver specialised assessment and intervention for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury. You will play a critical role in supporting swallowing, communication, cognitive‑communication and social‑interaction needs—working closely with families, clinicians, and rehabilitation partners to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Your impact will include:
Providing evidence‑based communication and swallowing assessments and therapy, including MBS interpretation and partner‑training
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to optimise rehabilitation outcomes
Setting functional goals, documenting progress, and contributing to coordinated discharge planning
Participating in service development, clinical projects, and statewide working groups (e.g., SPBIIG)
Supporting student placements, mentoring peers and maintaining up‑to‑date clinical knowledge
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 Requirements
Registration for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Qualification: Degree in Speech Pathology recognised by Speech Pathology Australia
Selection Criteria
Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Post-graduate experience in management of patients with brain injury or adult neurological conditions and neurorehabilitation
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage clinical and non-clinical responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment
Demonstrated use of the principles of evidence-based practice
Demonstrated commitment to professional development within the area of neurorehabilitation
Demonstrated commitment to supervision and principals of life-long learning
Requisition ID: REQ634023
Applications Close: 23rd February 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Trinette Dunkerley - trinette.dunkerley@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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