Speech Pathologist (Lvl 3) - Liverpool Transitional Aged Care - Temp FT/PT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week up until 30 March 2026
Location: Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ585632
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Keshia Han – 0429 565 269 | Keshia.fay@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced Speech Pathologist eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older persons within the community? We are seeking a dedicated professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, works well both independently and collaboratively, and is keen to identify, develop, and implement service development projects. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to supervise Level 1-2 speech pathologists and students as needed.
As part of our team, you will benefit from clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth in your career. You will be supported by a clinical supervisor and have on-site guidance from our TACP Team Leader. Working closely with a fantastic multidisciplinary team, you will have access to extra benefits such as Salary Packaging for tax savings and the Fitness Passport program.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on older adults transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring they receive the speech pathology support needed for a smooth recovery.
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of speech pathology services to aged care clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program. As a senior clinician the speech pathologist is responsible for overseeing and providing an efficient and effective service through the application of clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of patients with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties in a community setting. They will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision, leading of quality improvement activities, participation in service development, liaising with other discipline seniors and other administrative responsibilities as required
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and experience and skills in providing dysphagia and communication management (including aged care community populations).
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating quality improvement process.
- Demonstrated ability to both lead a team and work independently and provision of clinical supervision and training of staff. Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students.
- 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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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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