Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks - Queanbeyan
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time - To 30 June 2026
Location : Queanbeyan
Position Classification : Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration : –
Hours Per Week : 34.2
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : 7 December 2025
Interview Details : Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About The Service
Speech Pathologist – Make a Lasting Impact in Rural Healthcare. Join (Site/Service), where your skills will help people across all stages of life—from newborns to older adults—to find their voice, improve communication, and regain essential functions. As part of a rural, multidisciplinary team, you'll experience a rewarding mix of clinical work, autonomy, and meaningful patient relationships in a setting where your expertise is truly valued. Help voices be heard in our rural communities.
Support for
* Applicants for this position 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 Wellbeing 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
The Brighter Beginnings initiative is a collaboration between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education to implement preschool health and development checks. The Speech Pathologist will deliver screening, assessment, provision of recommendations and interventions to children in the Early Education setting. Training of Early Educators will be an integral part of the role. The Speech Pathologist will also provide high‑quality comprehensive speech pathology services to the patients, clients and carers of the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD), promote optimal health outcomes, supervise staff and students, and assist with operational and professional matters while maintaining a positive workplace culture.
Selection Criteria
* Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
* Excellent negotiation, decision‑making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation, and proven ability in liaising with multi‑agency stakeholders and building capacity across different providers.
* Demonstrated high‑level verbal and written communication skills, time management, computer literacy, and ability to analyse and interpret evidence‑based practice.
* Demonstrated recent and relevant experience in management of complex paediatric clinical practice, including case management in the community.
* Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students.
* Proven experience in the delivery and evaluation of education sessions to a variety of staff 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. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.
Information for Applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. 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 current and prospective 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.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
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For role‑related queries or questions contact Sonia Bonora on 0438 612 839 or email
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