Speech Pathologist (Lvl 3) - Subacute Team Leader

Requisition ID: REQ669756

Employment Type: Permanent Full/Part Time or Temporary Full/Part Time, minimum 24 up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospital

Applications close: 28/06/2026

Contact: Sandra Norris - Speech Pathology Head of Department on 0438 421 568 | ***email_hidden***

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

This is an exciting new position and opportunity for an experienced speech pathologist to join a supportive team leading and developing high quality services to adult sub-acute inpatients and outpatients based at Camden Hospital as part of the wider Campbelltown/Camden Hospitals Speech Pathology team. As a team leader and senior clinician, this position will be responsible for the inpatient/outpatient subacute rehabilitation and community palliative care streams based at Camden Hospital managing communication and swallowing disorders, including instrumental swallow assessments e.g. VFSS and/or FEES. This position will lead service development, provide supervision and training to staff and students, engage collaboratively with specialist multidisciplinary teams and work on quality improvement projects. The successful applicant will be well supported and have access to supervision and professional development. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact to find out more about this position.

Are You the Right Fit?

Under the guidance of the Head of Department, this team leader position will be responsible for developing, leading, and managing the delivery of speech pathology services at Camden Hospital including subacute inpatient rehabilitation, adult outpatients, and community palliative care services. As a specialist senior clinician, the speech pathologist will require a high level of clinical expertise to provide supportive clinical supervision to staff and students to ensure best possible outcomes for inpatient subacute rehabilitation, adult outpatient and palliative care caseloads. Flexibility to work across a range of subacute and acute inpatient and outpatient clinical streams and across sites to meet the needs of both the acute and subacute caseload is required.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology (or equivalent) which provides eligibility for full practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience in adult dysphagia and communication management across subacute inpatient and outpatient settings, including rehabilitation and palliative care populations.
• Knowledge/experience conducting adult VFSS and/or FEES.
• Demonstrated leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating local service delivery initiatives, including use of quality improvement processes and evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provide examples demonstrating ability to lead a team and work independently, including experience supervising staff/students and contributing to a positive workplace culture

• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• How to Apply
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• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

  • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary Positions
  • Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
• Vaccination Requirements
  • All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
• Child Safe Employment
  • South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.

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