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Speech Pathologist
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REQ572245 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 03/04/2026) Job Share may be considered for part time hours 
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ572245
Applications Close: 19/05/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, 

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed 
and develop in your chosen career role. 

 

 

About Us 

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. 

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney’s western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Speech Pathology Department is seeking one or more adaptable and enthusiastic Speech Pathologists to join the team on a temporary full time basis.

This position offers skill development across a range of clinical areas, with access to supervision and professional development opportunities so clinicians can gain experience across multiple areas of acute hospital care and grow their clinical expertise.

The successful applicant/s will work in an assigned clinical area in a rotational model that includes Acute & Critical Care, paediatric Feeding, Blue Mountains Hospital, Head & Neck, Aged Care and or Neurology & Rehabilitation.

We invite you to make your next career move with us. Apply Now! 
 
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees 

·         Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees

·         Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging 

·         Novated Leasing 

·         Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year 

·         Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

·         Fitness Passport 

 

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age. 

 

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards. 

 

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. 

What you will bring to the role

  1. Degree or diploma in Speech Pathology or equivalent recognised by Speech Pathology Australia, with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
  2. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, with experience in adult populations favourably considered
  3. Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in the application of these skills in a team environment
  4. Knowledge of and commitment to evidence-based practice, and demonstrated application of how evidence-based practice has been incorporated into your professional work
  5. Evidence of commitment to professional development and training.
  6. Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively in clinical practice.
  7. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel


Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Kathy Czachorowski on Kasia.Czachorowski@health.nsw.gov.au

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