Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with brain injury
Deliver specialised rehabilitation where clients live, work and connect
Join an expert, cooperative team focused on recovery and participation
Manage complex communication and swallowing needs and build independence through specialist community-based brain injury rehabilitation.
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:
Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration:
$***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week:
24
Location:
Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Based at Westmead Hospital, you'll join the established Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CBIRS), supporting adults with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries beyond the hospital environment.
You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred, culturally responsive and evidence-based rehabilitation that helps clients achieve meaningful goals in everyday life.
Work across clients' homes, local communities and centre-based environments
Be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
Partner with clients, families, carers and communication partners to achieve shared goals
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research and professional education
Support a culture of innovation, learning and high-quality clinical practice
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you'll provide advanced clinical assessment and intervention for adults with complex acquired brain injury, helping them overcome communication and swallowing challenges and participate more fully in their home and community life.




Assess, diagnose and manage complex speech, language, communication, voice, fluency and swallowing needs
Develop, implement and evaluate personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programs and discharge plans
Provide education, training and practical strategies for clients, families, carers and communication partners
Recommend and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and communication equipment
Lead group speech therapy programs while contributing to documentation, student supervision, quality improvement and service development
Make a difference with NSW Health
Bring your expertise, curiosity and commitment to person-centred rehabilitation to a role where your work can have a lasting impact.
Join NSW Health and help create better health outcomes, stronger communities and a healthier future for everyone.
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
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Applications Close:
21 October ****
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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Please note:
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney