Adult Speech Pathologist - Rotating
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Hornsby Hospital Speech Pathology Department is seeking a Level 1/2 Speech Pathologist interested in gaining experience across inpatient acute, rehabilitation and outpatient services. This recruitment will be used for a second impending vacancy.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $1,407.23 - $2,007.59 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ595124
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- Speech Pathology Department
What you'll be doing
This position is part of a dynamic and fun Speech Pathology service and provides assessment and management of communication and swallowing to inpatients in the acute and rehabilitation settings, as well as outpatients. The case mix is dependent on the vacant rotations, which are currently inpatient Neurology/Stroke Unit and Neuro Outpatients or General Acute and Outpatients. Both are busy and interesting caseloads with the time to provide high quality and evidence-based services. You will be able to work towards instrumental competencies (VFSS & FEES) and have access to excellent equipment and resources.
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.
- Experience in the management of an adult caseload in acute hospital, rehabilitation or outpatient setting.
Demonstrated high level of communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute positively to a team.
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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: 12 August 2025
