Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

🗣️ Diverse paediatric and adult caseload across acute services

🌟 Grow your skills with mentoring, supervision and education

🤝 Join a collaborative multidisciplinary allied health team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1 / Level 2

Remuneration: $79,419 - $113,301 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)

Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Speech Pathology Department across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where you'll be part of a supportive, innovative and patient-focused allied health team delivering high quality care to one of Australia's most diverse and rapidly growing communities. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, evidence-based practice and person-centred care.

Work across two busy metropolitan hospitals with varied clinical experiences.Be supported through structured clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes.Contribute to research, quality improvement and student education opportunities.Enjoy a positive workplace culture built on the WSLHD CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Speech Pathologist Level 1/2, you will deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention for paediatric and adult patients experiencing communication and swallowing disorders. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide high quality, person-centred care while continuing to develop your clinical skills.

Deliver comprehensive assessment and evidence-based treatment for communication and swallowing disorders.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using ISBAR principles to ensure safe, coordinated care.Maintain accurate clinical documentation and achieve departmental performance standards.Participate in clinical supervision, continuing professional development, research and quality improvement activities.Provide services across facilities, with flexibility to work weekends, public holidays and after-hours as required.

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: 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: REQ680225

Applications Close: 23 August 2026

Need more information ?

Find out more about applying for this position.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 Samantha Overton 0407704283 samantha.overton@health.nsw.gov.au

Tertiary Health Study Subsidies

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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/ .

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

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.