Speech Pathologist (Lvl 1-2) - Brighter Beginnings - Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Hoxton Park Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1-2
Remuneration: $1,463.51 - $2,087.88 per week
Requisition ID: REQ630159
Application Close Date: 11/01/2026
Interview Date Range: 14/01/2026 - 21/01/2026
Contact Details: Kate Tylor – (02) 8778 7855 | Kate.Tylor@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
We’re excited to offer a temporary full-time Speech Pathologist (Level 1/2) position within the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team at South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD).
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across our community. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in delivering health and development screenings in early education and care settings. You’ll contribute to assessment, early intervention, capacity building, and direct care pathways, supporting children to reach their full potential.
You’ll be joining a supportive, collaborative, and passionate team, with access to regular clinical supervision, professional development, and strong mentorship to help you thrive. This role offers a meaningful balance of clinical work, teamwork, and community impact — all within a positive and nurturing environment.
What You'll be Doing
This position will support the implementation of the Brighter Beginnings preschool health and development screening, and will provide assessment, early intervention, capacity building and direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD. The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Can you describe how your clinical experience supports both independent practice and teamwork, including your approach to quality improvement, communication, time management, and use of digital tools?
- How have you demonstrated evidence-based practice and professional development in assessing and managing paediatric clients (0–12 years), particularly when adapting interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse populations?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 and P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
