Senior Speech Pathologist

• Deliver life-changing rehabilitation in a community setting.
• Lead innovative, evidence-based speech pathology practices.
• Empower clients and families through collaborative care.

Transform lives through advanced speech pathology in a dynamic, community-based brain injury rehabilitation team.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $ $60.86 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CBIRS), a well-established and highly respected program located at Westmead, our team is dedicated in supporting adults with moderate to severe brain injuries. CBIRS offers a collaborative, culturally sensitive, and client-centred approach to rehabilitation.

• Work within a highly skilled interdisciplinary team.
• Provide services in home, community, and centre-based settings.
• Be part of a program that values innovation and quality care.
• Support clients and families using a strengths-based framework.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.

Located in the world-class Westmead Health Precinct you will benefit from:

• Access to on-site childcare, cafés and a vast public transport network.
• Work life wellness work surrounded with Green open spaces, onsite staff only gym and wellness facilities.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you'll deliver specialist speech pathology services that address complex communication and swallowing challenges for individuals with brain injuries. Your work will enhance clients' ability to engage meaningfully in their communities and empower their families and carers.

In your role you will be:

• Providing expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Delivering therapy focused on communication, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
• Educating and support families, carers, and communication partners.
• Prescribing and training in the use of AAC and other communication aids.
• Leading group therapy programs and contribute to service innovation.

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and be part of a team that values collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence. Apply now to help shape the future of community rehabilitation.

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 Criteria:

• 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.

**Previous Applicants need not re-apply**

Requisition ID: REQ620908

Applications Close: 23 November 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Dr Rebecca Martens on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Westmead 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 you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)