Achieve Something Great
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Speech Pathology leader to step into a temporary Head of Department role within a small, supportive metro hospital. This maternity leave backfill offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, shape service delivery, and contribute to high-quality, patient-centred care across acute and outpatient settings.
- You will provide clinical and operational leadership, support workforce development, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive service improvement and outcomes.
- This role is ideal for a proactive clinician with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for delivering accessible, evidence-based care in a collaborative environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
The successful applicant will be an experienced Speech Pathologist with demonstrated leadership capability and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient centred care. You will bring:
- Proven experience in a senior clinician or leadership role
- Strong and broad range clinical expertise in acute settings, with a commitment to evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enabling effective collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health
- Highly developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- A proactive, flexible approach and a genuine passion for service improvement and workforce development
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
