Speech Pathologist
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- Speech Pathologist
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- REQ554828 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Deliver expert care to diverse paediatric and adult patients.
- Collaborate within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Grow through continuous professional development and research.
Join a dynamic team providing expert assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders. Collaborate, innovate, and grow professionally. Apply Now!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1 / Level 2
Remuneration: $73,427 - $104,753 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
The role is based at Westmead Hospital, part of a $1 billion project transforming the Westmead Precinct into a leading health, education, and research hub.
- Westmead Precinct is one of Australia's largest healthcare hubs.
- Strong research connections with Western Sydney University and University of Sydney.
- Focus on clinical innovation and translational research.
- Convenient location near Parramatta with new tram and train access.
- Dynamic growth area with ongoing infrastructure and housing development.
What you'll be doing
The advertised role involves providing high-level assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders in patients. The position ensures evidence-based interventions across paediatric and adult patients within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.
- Provide evidence-based Speech Pathology interventions.
- Deliver care with accurate documentation and timely reporting.
- Participate in handovers using ISBAR principles.
- Maintain clinical time in line with performance indicators.
- Engage in research, professional development, and staff education.
How to Apply
Essential Criteria:
- Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Registration: Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in the management of adults with acquired swallowing disorders, and experience in the administration of objective swallowing assessment procedures.
- Demonstrated experience in the management of adults with acquired communication impairments.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of Evidence Based Practice, commitment to professional development and experience in quality management or research.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Requisition ID: REQ554828
Applications Close: 30th March 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 Alison Battin on Alison.battin@health.nsw.gov.au.
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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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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