This is a Senior Speech Pathologist - Child and Family Health role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Speech Pathologist - Child and Family Health role at NSW Health Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 30/06/2028) (Job Share may be considered for part time hours) Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3 Location: Hawkesbury Community Health Centre Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ621688 Applications Close: 21/12/2025 With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role. About Us Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth). Are you a passionate and collaborative Speech Pathologist looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Hawkesbury Community Health Centre is seeking a temporary Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. Full time, part time, and job share arrangements will be considered for the right candidate. This role is based at Hawkesbury Community Health Centre and will include travel to other community health centres across the district as required. In this rewarding position, you will provide high quality, person centred speech pathology services to clients across the lifespan within a community health setting. Working with a supportive team, you will assess, diagnose, and manage communication and swallowing disorders, while contributing to health promotion and service development initiatives. If you're driven to support those who need it most, this is your chance to step into a role that truly matters. Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees Accrued Day Off (ADO) (Full time employees only) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here. What You Will Bring To The Role Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Demonstrated extensive and advanced experience in paediatric clinical services, including: Assessment, planning and evaluating Speech Pathology interventions in working with children presenting with difficulties in feeding and/or communication development. Demonstrated competent clinical decision making both independently and in a multidisciplinary team regarding service delivery for clients and their families Demonstrated high level communication skills both interpersonal and written including ability to work with families from low socioeconomic backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical and administrative demands. Computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases. Demonstrated experience in clinical coordination and supervision in paediatric speech pathology Demonstrated ability to lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement and/or research focused on improving client outcomes Current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the willingness to use for work purposes. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Lynette Spicer on Lynette.Spicer@health.nsw.gov.au Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing speech pathology services Assessing and diagnosing Contributing to health promotion Key Strengths Degree in Speech Pathology Clinical decision making High level communication skills Organisational skills Computer competence Leadership in quality improvement Why NSW Health is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
