Community Speech Pathologist

Northern Sydney Local Health District

St Leonards, Sydney NSW

Speech Therapy (Healthcare and Medical)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Part time, Full time

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Why join NSLHD: Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.

A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference

An exciting opportunity exists for Community Speech Pathologist - Aged Care permanent part time position.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Remuneration: 38.51 - 54.94 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.

Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.

Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. 

Where you'll be working

St Leonards Royal North Shore Community Aged Care Department

What you'll be doing

The Speech Pathologist (SP) provides assessment and intervention for consumers appropriate to their service. The main purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessment, intervention and therapy for consumers with communication and swallowing disorders within their allocated caseload population.  

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Demonstrated experience of working across a range of environments, preferably in clients’ homes and community settings.

Commitment to participation in professional development and quality improvement activities.

Proven ability to work independently and to establish effectively collaboratively working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team and interagency networks.

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Find out more about applying for this position

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy?(Page 11).?You will be required to complete the?OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form?and?TB Assessment Tool?during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 16 December 2025

Tentative interview dates: 15 January 2026

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For role related queries or questions contact Kareene Doyle on Kareene.Doyle@health.nsw.gov.au or 0294629371