Speech Pathologist Level 3, Brighter Beginnings Team

Make a lasting impact on early childhood development—join our Brighter Beginnings team as a Senior Speech Pathologist and help preschool aged children have the best start in life.

$ $58.52 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week | Warrawong | REQ603227 | Grade: Speech Pathologist Level 3 | Applications close: 21 September 2025

This is a temporary position until 21 June 2026 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours. Please note that 24 hours are available as a temporary parental relief position.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As a Speech Pathologist with the Brighter Beginnings team, you'll be central to enhancing health and development checks in early childhood services. In this role, you'll work with our team to conduct screenings and provide intervention strategies to families and educators to support childhood development. You'll offer outstanding services to patients, clients, and carers, aiming to promote the best possible health outcomes. Additionally, as a senior member of the team, you'll assist the Brighter Beginnings Team Leader in supervising staff and students, contributing to operational and professional matters, and fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about advancing childhood speech and language development, overall health and development, and excited to work in a collaborative and impactful role, we'd love to have you with us

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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