Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027 Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1-2 Remuneration: 79419
- 113301 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 19 Requisition ID: REQ706039

Location:
Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 15 November 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Potts on [email protected] At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care. What You'll Be Doing The speech pathologist will be required to participate in clinical, educational and administrative activities that are required to provide an efficient and effective speech pathology service to children with communication difficulties living in the local community. Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How To Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Relevant graduate clinical experience with community health / general outpatient paediatric caseloads with demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseload.
• Experience managing paediatric outpatients with complex communication disorders eg severe phonological disorders, specific language impairment, ASD.
• Ability to work independently and to seek clinical advice as necessary and appropriate for safe clinical practice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.




• Experience providing lectures/training to speech pathology students, parents or professional groups. Child Protected Standards SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Additional Information SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families. Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified. NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia. An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies. Need more information?
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• Find out more about applying for this position Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected] For technical support please contact 1300 679 367 Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

📌 Speech Pathologist (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
📍 Sydney