Senior Speech Pathologist

Overview Specialist brain injury rehabilitation focus
Collaborative, client & family centred care
Make real impact in home & community settings
Support adults with brain injuries, deliver specialised speech therapy, empower families, and drive real change in rehab outcomes. Apply Now
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $ $58.52 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs). With over 13000 employees, WSLHD is dedicated to providing exceptional health services in line with their values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Westmead Hospital, a major teaching hospital and principal referral centre, is renowned for its specialised services and is currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment to become one of Australia\'s largest health precincts.
What you\'ll be doing
Play a vital role in the Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CBIRS), supporting adults with moderate to severe brain injuries to achieve their rehabilitation goals in home and community settings.
Deliver specialised speech pathology services
Address complex communication & swallowing needs
Support clients & families with education & training
Collaborate in an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
Apply evidence-based, culturally sensitive practice
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 Requirements:
Qualification: Degree in Speech Pathology
Registration: Eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Selection Criteria:
Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Evidence of significant graduate experience and advanced skills in the speech pathology management of clients and their families in one or more of the following client groups: brain injury, neurological disorders, rehabilitation
Evidence of effective skills working independently and as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team
Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated use of an evidence-based approach to speech pathology practice
Demonstrated experience of working across a range of environments, preferably in clients\' homes and community settings
Evidence of engagement in continuing professional education and quality management activities
Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 29th September 2025
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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 the hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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