Speech Pathologist Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1-2 Remuneration: $73,427 - $85,800 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Hours Requisition ID: REQ605446 Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah Applications Close: Sunday, 28 September 2025 Come Work With Us! The Role We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team in this permanent, full-time role. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career and work as a valued member of the Speech Pathology department and wider multidisciplinary teams across the hospital. As a Speech Pathologist at The Sutherland Hospital, you will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult patients with communication and swallowing disorders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting and make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our patients. You will be well supported in the role, working as part of the Speech Pathology team, with access to clinical supervision and mentoring to develop your clinical skills and your career. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with other Speech Pathologists across our district at other hospital sites. For role related queries or questions contact Anika Roseby on health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9540 7. The Sutherland Hospital Now is an exciting time to join The Sutherland Hospital, with our $81.5 million expansion recently completed. The Sutherland Hospital is a 375-bed, major metropolitan hospital and an associated teaching hospital of the University of NSW. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and located in Caringbah, this area is blessed with stunning beaches and a Westfields shopping centre close by. The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Interested applicants are encouraged to call Anika Roseby on (02) 9540 7 for a confidential discussion to find out more about the role. Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here The Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Qualifications in accordance with Schedule C of the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia Demonstrated core competency skills in managing patients with dysphagia and communication disorders Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to enhance service delivery Ability to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and to exercise independent professional judgement on routine matters, commensurate with years of experience Computer skills and the capacity to use health information systems Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and evidence based practice and commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning Current Class C NSW Drivers Licence Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2) Find out more about applying for this position Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
