Speech Pathologist- REQ642372
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- Speech Pathologist
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- REQ642372 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1
Remuneration: 76364 - 89232 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ642372
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 8 March 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 is an exciting opportunity for a level 1/2 Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology department at Sydney Children's Hospital. The position will work across a range of clinical services and service models, including paediatric Oncology, providing feeding and communication assessments and therapy. The speech pathologist will be well supported to develop or broaden their skills in a range of clinical areas with a focus on paediatric feeding and dysphagia, and complex communication. Applicants with a keen interest in acute paediatric services, transferrable clinical skills and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to contact Jennie Cusiter on 93821019 or Jennie.Cusiter@health.nsw.gov.au for further details.
What you'll be doing
The speech pathology department at Sydney Children’s Hospital is a progressive an innovative place to work. We are a large team providing community, outreach and specialist hospital services with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, family centred care and embedded clinical research.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a high-quality speech pathology service to children and young people and their carers to ensure optimal health outcomes. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient assessment and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting. The speech pathologist is also responsible for undertaking designated non-clinical tasks to support service delivery including clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and administrative tasks, Assessment and management of communication and/or feeding/swallowing disorders, liaison with preschools/schools and other agencies as required, recording of all patient interactions in eMR, participation in department supervision and department administrative duties.
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:
1. Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Demonstrated postgraduate clinical experience applicable to a tertiary paediatric setting.
3. Knowledge of paediatric feeding and communication disorders and management.
4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development, evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Need more information and Support?
1.Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. For role related queries or questions contact Jennie Cusiter on Jennie.Cusiter@health.nsw.gov.au
4. For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6. 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
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 permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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