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Speech Pathologist
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REQ582825 Requisition #
  • Make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and wellbeing.
  • Use your clinical expertise to improve patient outcomes.
  • Enjoy a rewarding role with diverse patient interactions.

Provide expert assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing needs while making a real impact across a variety of healthcare services.



Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 31st October 2025)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Westmead Hospital

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, Holroyd 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 
To provide an excellent standard of high level assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing impairments to patients within all relevant services. 

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:

  • License: Current driver's license
  • Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
  • Registration: Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia


Selection Criteria: 

  1. Advanced competency demonstrated in the management of adults with swallowing disorders (including the provision of objective assessment) and communication impairments.
  2. Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work independently, displaying excellent time management and organisation.
  3. Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in professional development for relevant clinical areas with strong experience in quality management or research.
  4. Prior experience in the provision of clinical supervision and training of staff and/or students.
  5. An understanding of service co-ordination, evaluation, planning and development.


Requisition ID: REQ582825
Applications Close: 29th July 2025

Need more information

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

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