Speech Pathologist (Level 3) - Stroke Outreach
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time; 32 hours per week up to January 2027
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ658227
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
Provide senior clinical leadership within the Speech Pathology service provision including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of Speech Pathology.
- Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, mentoring. and development of junior staff and students.
- Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.
- Excellent negotiation, decision making, and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Helen Ryan via email at Helen.Ryan2@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 3 May 2026
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