Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Pediatrics - Bega
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Employment Type : Temporary Part Time – 5 January 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Location : Bega.
Position Classification : Speech Pathologist Level 3.
Remuneration : $56.69 – $58.52 per hour.
Hours Per Week : 34.2.
Applications Close : 7 December 2025.
About the Service
Speech Pathologist – Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Healthcare. Join a rural, multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality evidence‑based clinical speech‑therapy assessment and therapy to children aged 4 and above on community health waiting lists and support the development of paediatric skills within generalist Speech Pathologists.
Support for Applicants
* Applicants may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS).
* Working within SNSWLHD.
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
* Salary packaging options.
* Health and Well‑Being benefits including Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations.
* A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle.
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What You'll Be Doing
* Provide health and development check screening services aligned with the Brighter Beginnings Initiative, a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to provide early identification and intervention pathways to children in the year before school.
* Provide high‑quality evidence‑based clinical speech‑therapy assessment and therapy to children aged 4 and above on community health waiting lists.
* Support and develop paediatric skills and knowledge for generalist Speech Pathologists in the district.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
* Demonstrated, recent and relevant experience in paediatric clinical practice, including assessment and intervention with preschool and school‑aged children, group work skills, and case management in the community health setting.
* Excellent negotiation, decision‑making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
* Demonstrated high‑level verbal and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, and ability to analyse, interpret and implement evidence‑based practice.
* Demonstrated experience providing clinical supervision to staff and/or students.
* Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of paediatric education sessions to a variety of groups.
* Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and evidence‑based practice.
* Current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability to maintain. Willingness to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. This is a Category A position and requires compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 on occupational assessment. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Southern NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you require any accommodations, please let us know. Confidential support contact:
To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
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