Speech Pathologist Level 4 - Paediatric Palliative Care
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 13 February 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 4
Remuneration: 126524 - 129591 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ652849
Location: Westmead
Applications close: Midnight on 6 April 2026
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 part-time position is a maternity leave locum and provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to work with the children, families and multidisciplinary team in the Paediatric Palliative Care service at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney. We are looking for applicants with knowledge of paediatric palliative care frameworks and who can demonstrate experience in the assessment and management of paediatric feeding disorders, dysphagia and communication disorders, including augmentative and alternate communication. For further information, contact Gloria Tzannes, Head Speech Pathologist at the Children's Hospital at Westmead, on (02) 98452076 or Annette Zucco, Children's Hospital at Westmead Palliative Care Service Manager on 0415275596.
What you'll be doing
The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children, young people and their families, referred from the relevant clinical area. This includes the provision of assessment, management, advocacy and consultancy in the area of expertise. The Speech Pathologist is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and will be required to participate in clinical, educational, administrative and management activities that are required to provide an efficient and effective Speech Pathology service.
Eligible employees may access:
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Opportunities
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.
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience with demonstrated advanced clinical practice and reasoning skills, with the ability to work autonomously while managing busy and complex client groups.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing quality improvement and service evaluation processes, including the use of evidence based practice, to assist and provide guidance to service managers.
- Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication including well developed information technology skills.
- Experience conducting clinical research and the provision of clinical education programs / lectures to speech pathology students, parents and other professional groups.
- Demonstrated experience in staff and student supervision.
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 part time vacancies
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) 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
For role related queries or questions contact Gloria Tzannes on gloria.tzannes@health.nsw.gov.au
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