Speech Pathologist (Lvl 3) - Healthy Kids and Families - Temp PT
Employment Type:Temporary Part Time, 8 hours per week until June 2028
Location:Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration:$56.68 - $58.52 per hour
Requisition ID:REQ604909
Application Close Date:21/09/2025
Interview Date Range:24/09/2025 - 01/10/2025
Contact Details:Mary Nguyen - |
Note:A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
About The Opportunity
Love working with kids and families?
Join our Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) team at SWSLHD.
Be part of a genuinely supportive, down-to-earth multidisciplinary team working with families and children aged 0-2 years.
In this role, you'll enjoy professional autonomy while being backed by regular clinical supervision, debriefing, and strong team support.
You'll also have access to specialised training opportunities and the chance to develop advanced skills in early intervention and sustained home visiting.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable families in a role where your expertise is recognised, your voice is heard, and your contribution is appreciated.
Ready to grow your career and love what you do?
Join us at SNF.
What You'll Be Doing
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of speech pathology services to families engaged in the Sustaining NSW Families (SNF) program.
As a senior clinician, the speech pathologist is responsible for overseeing and providing an efficient and effective service through applying clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of children aged 0-2 years with communication and feeding development challenges, including speech, language, social skills, and fluency.
They will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision, leading quality improvement activities, participation in service development and other administrative responsibilities as required.
Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.
Services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care.
The team supports diverse populations with specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.
With over 800 dedicated staff, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please address the questions thoroughly.
View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Qualification and Experience
Must hold a bachelor or postgraduate degree in speech pathology accredited as eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Demonstrated advanced clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist in paediatric settings, including work with the 0-2 age group in a community setting.
Ability to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care that is culturally responsive.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and respond to care needs.
Evidence of critical thinking in delivering evidence-based care.
Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2).
NSW license holders must obtain NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) within three months of appointment.
Learner's licenses are not permitted.
Additional Information
Salary Packaging:SWSLHD employees may access salary packaging.
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Health & Fitness:Discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport.
Equal Employment Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
We are committed to a child-safe culture and to safeguarding the rights of children and young people in our care.
Existing staff and applicants are encouraged to take safety, welfare and wellbeing actions to keep children and young people safe from harm.
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