Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.
We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.
This permanent part-time (24 hours per week) Speech Pathologist role (Level 1/ is to work within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to ensure a high standard of Speech Pathology service is provided to patients of the Hospital, along with appropriate support and advice to their carers. The Speech Pathologist will participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a patient-centred, evidence-based, continuous quality improvement work environment that is consistent with the values and ethics of HammondCare and Speech Pathology Australia.
HammondCare is a NSW Health affiliated organisation, all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.
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Provision of effective and efficient speech pathology service to clients and appropriate support and advice to their carers
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Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team in assessing patients' level of functional and care needs, setting joint care goals with patients/carers and providing appropriate treatment.
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Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the organisation's Mission and values to the pursuit of its objectives in a client-centred, continuous quality improvement work environment
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A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology as recognised by Speech Pathologist Australia and eligibility for membership
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Practical experience or Extensive Knowledge in providing Speech Pathology Services in an outpatients Rehabilitation and/or Palliative Care setting. Experience across inpatient and outpatient/ community settings would be desirable.
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A current driver's licence and safe driving record and willing to travel between HammondCare's sites and services.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, organisation and time management skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
All applications must address the above selection criteria (under separate headings) in addition to the CV.
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Market-leading remuneration
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Salary packaging; $9,010 annually for living expenses
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Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
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Additional training & career development opportunities
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Reward and Recognition Program
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Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
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Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
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Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
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Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung
For any specific queries please contact Isabel Young at iyo•••@hammond.com.au
Ready to make a change? Apply Now by clicking this link: https://hammondcare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Careers/job/St-Leonards-NSW/Speech-Pathologist_REQ2924
Closing date: 17th July 2026
HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.
