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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour

Hours Per Week: 20

Location: CCLHD

Requisition ID: REQ

Applications Close: Sunday 2nd August 2026 at 11.59pm

Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for a dedicated Speech Pathologist Level 3 to be an essential part of our Palliative Care team.

About The Opportunity

As a Senior Speech Pathologist you will provide a professional speech pathology service to patient/clients and their families/carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes. This position will operate as a clinical senior across a range of clinical areas including coordination and support for inpatient palliative care across sites.

Role

This position plays a key role in delivering high quality care in a dynamic team environment to ensure the development and delivery of effective and pro‑active speech pathology services. In this role you will:

- Provide high-level, patient-centred care and specialty clinical advice as a clinical senior across a range of areas, including palliative care.
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision of Level 1/2 Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and students.
- Effectively and efficiently manage the allocated caseload, whilst adhering to departmental procedures and guidelines.
- Exercise advanced reasoning and independent professional judgement for the clinical assessment and management of patients including complex and specialist situations.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:





- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Ability to provide in-depth advice and education to enhance service delivery and guide and support others in service excellence across a range of clinical areas including Palliative Care.
- Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct clinical supervision, but also effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning and problem solving skills, effective time management and the ability to prioritise workload.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Perks: Boost your take‑home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth:



Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Vaccination Requirements

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E‑List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‑time and part‑time positions.

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Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston‑Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD‑ or call for one-on-one support.

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📌 CCLHD - Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist Level 3 (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Central Coast Local Health District
📍 Central Coast Council