Child and Family Speech Pathologist

• Join our team to deliver client-centered care addressing children's health needs in a community-focused model!
• Provide expert care as a speech pathologist, supporting children’s communication and feeding needs through a multidisciplinary, evidence-based primary health care approach.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 25/07/2025)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Doonside, Mount Druitt, Blacktown, The Hills, Merrylands, Parramatta & Auburn – Community Health Centres

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
Integrated and Community Health Child and Family Health services address the health and developmental needs of children in a community context. Nursing and Allied Health services are provided in a client and family centred integrated care model.

Speech pathologists are responsible for provision of assessment and management of communication and feeding difficulties for children using a primary health care approach.   They provide a professional level of service with a commitment to multidisciplinary and evidence-based approaches to managing clients and promoting health.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligible for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric Speech Pathology services.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with families from different psychosocial, socio economic or CALD backgrounds.
3. Understanding of Primary Health Care principles.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team within a community setting.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice and commitment to professional development.
6. Highly developed and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
7. Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to use a wide range of computer based applications and hold a Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ549790
Applications Close: 5th February 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Mitchel Hurdis on 0409 650 549 or on mitchel.hurdis@health.nsw.gov.au