• Lead evidence-based care in neurogenic communication disorders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care plans.
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Work across inpatient and outpatient settings. Enjoy opportunities to mentor, innovate, and shape service development.
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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + 11% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Auburn Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
• Aims for better health services for western Sydney and beyond.

What you'll be doing

• The Senior Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist will be required to provide a high standard of evidence-based speech pathology assessment and treatment of adults with neurogenic impairment.
• This position covers both inpatients and outpatients and includes servicing the Motor Neurone Disease clinic.
• This position is part of the wider Speech Pathology team and may be required to assist with the provision of Speech Pathology services to other areas of the hospital.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia.

Selection Criteria

1. Bachelor or Post-graduate Degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Extensive clinical experience and demonstrated competency in evidence-based assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing impairment in an adult neurogenic caseload.
3. Experience or interest in developing knowledge and skills in the management of those with progressive neurological conditions primarily Motor Neurone Disease.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of high-tech Augmentative and Alternate Communication.
5. Excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with limited supervision, apply independent professional judgement and high-level clinical reasoning skills, whilst working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and experience in leading and developing quality improvement initiatives and implementing evidence-based practice.
8. Demonstrated experience and skill in clinical supervision and teaching of staff and/or students.

Requisition ID: REQ560489
Applications Close: 24th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Megan Byrne at Megan.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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