Location601 HIGH STREET,PENRITH, NSW, ****,Australia
Base Pay$111,****** - $128,****** / Year
Employee TypePermanent - Full Time
Contact information
Contact NameAnna
Contact Phone**********
Contact ******
Speech Therapist
Applications Close Date: 11:59pm 25/10/26
At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose.
Life with us is the best of both worlds.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive not-for-profit setting focused on community outcomes.
What we offer you
Salary: $111,341 - $128,882 per annum + 12% superannuation
Temporary full time maternity leave opportunity commencing December **** for up to 12 months
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development, study support and career growth opportunities
Access to Fitness Passport and complimentary Ripples Leisure Centre membership
10 days Personal Leave each year
5 days My Leave each year
The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the lives of children and families within your local community
Here's what you'll be up to...
As a Speech Therapist within our Children's Services team, you'll play an important role in supporting children to achieve their communication goals and thrive in everyday life. Working collaboratively with families, educators and allied health professionals, you'll assess, plan and deliver evidence-based therapy programs tailored to each child's individual needs.
In this role, you will:
Conduct speech, language and communication assessments
Develop and implement individualised therapy plans and intervention strategies
Work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to support positive outcomes
Maintain accurate documentation, reports and progress notes
Provide guidance, education and support to families and educators
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement and best practice
This is a temporary full-time maternity leave position commencing in December **** for a period of 12 months. There may be future ongoing opportunities available following the conculsion of this maternity leave contract.
Who we are (And why you'll love us)
At Penrith City Council, we know work is only one part of life.



That's why we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel supported, valued and connected while doing meaningful work that positively impacts our community.
As the largest local government childcare provider in NSW, our Children's Services team supports more than 4,000 children annually across 53 services, including Long Day Care, Preschool, OSHC, Vacation Care and our Mobile Playvan. We also work closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists including Speech Therapists, Behavioural Therapists and Occupational Therapists to support the diverse needs and development of children and families across our services.
You'll be joining a passionate, collaborative and community-focused team that values growth, wellbeing and making a real difference for local children and families.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and families and enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. You will bring:
A family-centred and evidence-based approach to therapy
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential
Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (Bachelor or Master's) recognised by Speech Pathology Australia
Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Certified Practising status
Experience administering formal and standardised assessments
Experience developing and implementing evidence-based therapy programs
Current Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
Hanen Program accreditation or similar relevant certifications
Medicare Provider Number or eligibility to obtain one
Current First Aid Certificate




Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
The must-know bits
This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see ourwebsite.
You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Ready to make work feel less like... work?
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive and community-focused organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
We've got an opportunity, you've got talent... Let's talk.
For more information, contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist on ******** ***.
Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science – Speech Pathology or equivalent
Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Certified Practising status
Experience administering formal and standardised assessments
Experience developing and implementing evidence-based therapy programs
Current Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
Summary
Join our Children's Services team as a Speech Therapist in this temporary 12-month maternity leave opportunity and make a meaningful impact supporting local children and families.
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📌 Speech Therapist (Sydney)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 Sydney