This is a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist role with NSW Health based in Sydney, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - senior More about the Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist role at NSW Health Advanced neonatal and paediatric feeding expertise Lead clinical practice, supervision and service development Work across Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3 Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour Hours Per Week: 15 Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital Where you'll be working You will work across Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals within Western Sydney Local Health District, delivering specialist speech pathology services to neonatal and paediatric patients. You will join a collaborative, values driven service committed to excellence, equity and innovation in care. Diverse acute hospital settings with busy neonatal and paediatric services Strong multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient care Supportive leadership with a focus on quality and safety Commitment to professional development and supervision Services delivered across multiple facilities within the District What You'll Be Doing As a senior clinician, you will provide advanced level speech pathology services while leading clinical practice, supervision and service improvement within neonatal and paediatric feeding and swallowing. Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention for complex caseloads Apply advanced clinical judgement to manage high risk and complex cases Provide consultancy, education and clinical leadership across disciplines Supervise staff and students and support competency development Lead and contribute to quality improvement, service development and governance How To Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology Registration: Eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Selection Criteria Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in the management of medically complex neonates with feeding and swallowing disorders. Demonstrated and recent experience in managing complex paediatric developmental feeding and swallowing disorders. Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision, displaying excellent time management and organisational skills. Demonstrated experience in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective internal and external partnerships Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in recent professional development for relevant clinical areas. Current Driver's License Requisition ID: REQ627447 Applications Close: 19th January 2026 Need more information ? Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Samantha Overton on 0407704283 or at samantha.overton@health.nsw.gov.au People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. 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 undefined Providing advanced speech pathology services undefined Managing complex caseloads undefined Leading quality improvement initiatives Key Strengths Advanced neonatal and paediatric feeding expertise Clinical practice leadership Multidisciplinary collaboration A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
