Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation ServiceMake a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with brain injuryDeliver specialised rehabilitation where clients live, work and connectJoin an expert, collaborative team focused on recovery and participationManage complex communication and swallowing needs and build independence through specialist community-based brain injury rehabilitation.Employment Type:Permanent Part TimePosition Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hourHours Per Week: 24Location: Westmead HospitalWhere you'll be workingBased 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 workplace.
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 environmentsBe part of a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation teamPartner with clients, families, carers and communication partners to achieve shared goalsContribute to service development, quality improvement, research and professional educationSupport a culture of innovation, learning and high-quality clinical practiceWhat you'll be doingAs 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 needsDevelop, implement and evaluate personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programs and discharge plansProvide education, training and practical strategies for clients, families, carers and communication partnersRecommend and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and communication equipmentLead group speech therapy programs while contributing to documentation, student supervision, quality improvement and service developmentMake a difference with NSW HealthBring 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 PathologyRegistration:



Eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology AustraliaSelection CriteriaRecognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology AustraliaEvidence 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, rehabilitationEvidence of effective skills working independently and as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary teamEvidence of effective written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated use of an evidence-based approach to speech pathology practiceDemonstrated experience of working across a range of environments, preferably in clients' homes and community settingsEvidence of engagement in continuing professional education and quality management activitiesCurrent Drivers Licence valid within AustraliaRequisition 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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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist - Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney