Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 17 December 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: 38 Requisition ID: REQ708776

Location:
Randwick Applications Close: Midnight on 23 November 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Anton on Jessica.
[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. This is an exciting opportunity for a new graduate speech pathologist to join the speech pathology team at Sydney Children's Hospital in 2027. The team is innovative, evidence based, works closely with multidisciplinary partners and offers a range of service delivery models. This new graduate position will be based in the community health team of the department and will work in a range of related paediatric practice areas. What You'll Be Doing The primary focus of the position is to provide a comprehensive Speech Pathology service to children, young people and their families, referred from the relative clinical area. This includes the provision of assessment, management, and advocacy. The Speech Pathologist is an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and will be required to participate in clinical, educational and administrative activities that are required to provide an efficient and effective Speech Pathology service. 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:
• A bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia as evidenced by upload of the most recent academic transcript and latest paediatric and adult COMPASS documents.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical and professional skills required to deliver Speech Pathology services in a paediatric community health setting, with reference to assessment, management and therapy.
• Community health services are invested in supporting children during the first 2,000 days of life. Describe the practical strategies of how you would support a child and family to achieve improved developmental outcomes, including examples.
• Describe your understanding of reflective practice and its application to the clinical setting, including examples.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Child Safe 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 protected, 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 full or part time vacancies. Need more information?
• Click here for the Position Description
• 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

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