Speech Pathologist - Level 1/2

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 26 February 2027

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2

Remuneration: 76364 - 108943 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ667169

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 12 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact

Angus Simpson on ***email_hidden***

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network , every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Kids Rehab is a paediatric rehabilitation service that provides inpatient, ambulatory, outpatient and other consultative services for children with physical and cognitive rehabilitation needs resulting from injury, illness and some congenital conditions. The model of care aims to provide children and their families with goal-directed, multidisciplinary and specialised rehabilitation to ensure children can reach their full potential.

The Speech Pathologist will work within the team of Speech Pathologists in Kids Rehab and Speech Pathologists in the Speech Pathology department to provide an assessment and intervention service to children and young people in inpatient settings who, as a result of injury, a health condition or surgical/medical intervention, require goal-directed, multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

The Speech Pathologist will also provide services to patients enrolled in the intensive ambulatory rehabilitation program and other outpatient therapy programs. This position is operationally managed by the Kids Rehab department and has a professional reporting line to the Head of the Speech Pathology Department at CHW.

What you'll be doing

The speech pathologist will be required to participate in clinical, educational and administrative activities that are required to provide an efficient and effective speech pathology service to children with communication difficulties living in the local community.

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Detail your qualifications and relevant experience in paediatrics and/or rehabilitation that reflect your ability to be successful in the role of Speech Pathologist in Kids Rehab.

• Explain your ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and how you deal with conflicting priorities in supporting the most positive outcome for a patient.

• How do you manage a busy and varied caseload whilst maintaining a commitment to professional development and self-reflective practice. speech pathology students, parents or professional groups.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent

NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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