This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to gain broad experience in a supportive and fun work environment. Interested applicants are encourage to call to discuss.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $ 1,463.51 - $ 2,087.88 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ667836
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
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Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
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Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
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Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
What you'll be doing
This is dependent on which rotation you are in, however the first rotation (up to May 202 will be in inpatient and outpatient neuro. You will have a combination of inpatients and outpatients on most days providing assessment and therapeutic intervention to patients with a broad range of neurological presentations. You'll have opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in a well-resourced department with access to Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies, FEES, sEMG (BisskApp and Vital Stim), EMST, IOPI etc. Over time, you'll be able to commence competencies for instrumental assessment and take students.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia. Drivers licence.
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Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skill in the assessment and management of patients presenting with swallowing difficulties, including experience in swallow rehabilitation and instrumental assessment.
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Demonstrated knowledge and clinical skill in the assessment and management of patients presenting with a broad range of communication difficulties, including individual, group, LSVT/Speak Out.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally, build positive workplace relationships, and collaborate effectively as a reliable team member to achieve shared goals.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Francis on
[email protected] or 9763 3637
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 16 june 2026
