New Graduate Speech Pathologist

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 excellent opportunity is available for a newly graduated Speech Pathologist to join the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Speech Pathology team. This full-time temporary 2-year contract provides an opportunity for a new clinician to consolidate and enhance their graduating skills in a supportive but clinically challenging setting.

The new graduate position is well supported with regular departmental and district level professional development opportunities, direct and formal supervision by a senior clinician with opportunities throughout the year to participate in quality improvement activities. The clinician also has opportunities to commence developing skills in instrumental assessment throughout this contract and to gain experience in speciality areas, such as burns, spinal and paediatric feeding.

The second year of this position will provide an opportunity for weekend sole clinician experience with the roster changing to Tuesday to Saturday after 12 months.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 23 January 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Remuneration: $ $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

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

The Speech Pathology Department at Royal North Shore Hospital

What you'll be doing

The main purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessment and intervention for inpatients with swallowing and communication disorders within allocated clinical areas and selective outpatients within the local government area.

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

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Please attach your resume, unofficial academic record and relevant clinical educator comments and feedback to your online application.

1. Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Supervised student clinical experience in an adult acute care setting with demonstrated skills and knowledge in the provision of Speech Pathology services to consumers, carers and families requiring assessment, intervention, case management, and appropriate referral and discharge planning.
3. A strong interest in developing clinical skills in a wide range of adult swallowing and communication disorders in an acute tertiary teaching hospital setting
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage workload demands, meet deadlines and complete activities (including ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required).

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

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Applications Close: 1 October 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 8 October 2025