CCLHD - Head to Health Kids Hub - Level 3 Speech Pathologist

Advance Your Career. Transform Children’s Futures.

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is proud to lead a new chapter in paediatric mental health care as the first district in New South Wales to implement the innovative Head to Health Kids Hub. This multidisciplinary service offers integrated, early-intervention support for children under 12 with emerging or established mental health and wellbeing needs.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Speech Pathologist to join this forward-thinking initiative and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, holistic care in a collaborative clinical environment.

About the Role:

This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team comprising medical officers, psychologists, allied health professionals, and early childhood development specialists. You will play a critical role in assessing and treating children with a range of developmental, communication, and behavioural needs, applying a stepped care approach supported by validated assessment tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently managing a paediatric caseload and delivering tailored interventions.

• Conducting comprehensive, evidence-based assessments using a bio-psycho-socio-cultural framework.

• Collaborating with families, schools, and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Supervising and supporting the development of junior staff and students.

• Leading service evaluation initiatives and contributing to clinical research where required.

• Upholding best-practice standards in line with Speech Pathology Australia guidelines and organisational policy.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You: 

• Current membership and practising certification with Speech Pathology Australia.

• Extensive experience working with children in clinical settings, including complex case management.

• Proven ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and caseload management skills.

• A proactive approach to service development and continuous quality improvement.

• A commitment to ongoing professional education and supervision.