Lead complex communication and swallowing care
Work across dynamic teams at Blacktown Hospital
Mentor clinicians and shape best practice services
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 15/08/26)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $58.95 - $60.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join a supportive, innovative allied health team within Western Sydney Local Health District delivering care across hospital, community and virtual settings. You will collaborate with skilled multidisciplinary clinicians who value growth, respect and patient centred outcomes.
• Work in a high performing Speech Pathology service with strong leadership
• Collaborate with experienced allied health and medical teams
• Access ongoing learning, supervision and career development
• Contribute to research, service improvement and innovation
• Experience a culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and excellence
What you'll be doing
You will provide advanced assessment and treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders, delivering high quality patient centred care across WSLHD services.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and therapy for speech and swallowing
• Manage complex caseloads across hospital, home and virtual care settings
• Develop care plans, coordinate referrals and support multidisciplinary care
• Supervise students and clinicians while supporting education and research
• Contribute to service evaluation, policy review and quality improvement
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
* Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
* Registration: Eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia; with advanced competency and experience demonstrated in the management of adults with acquired swallowing disorders, and communication impairments.
* Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in professional development for relevant clinical areas with strong experience in quality management or research.
* High-level written and oral communication skills, computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and database.
* Prior experience in the provision of clinical supervision and training of staff and/or students and an understanding of service co-ordination, evaluation, planning and development .
* Demonstrated ability to work with consumers, families and carers in a time of high levels of family stress.
* Proven advanced communication and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team. .
* Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willing to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ631706
Applications Close: 9th March 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
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/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.