Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until 30 March 2026
Location: Braeside Hospital, Prairiewood
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $2,154.06 - $2,223.86 per week

Requisition ID: REQ585632
Application Close Date: 06/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 09/07/2025 – 16/07/2025
Contact Details: Keshia Han – 0429 565 269 | [email protected]

About The Opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced Speech Pathologist eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older persons within the community? We are seeking a dedicated professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment, works well both independently and collaboratively, and is keen to identify, develop, and implement service development projects. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to supervise Level 1-2 speech pathologists and students as needed.

As part of our team, you will benefit from clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities, ensuring continuous growth in your career. You will be supported by a clinical supervisor and have on-site guidance from our TACP Team Leader. Working closely with a fantastic multidisciplinary team, you will have access to extra benefits such as Salary Packaging for tax savings and the Fitness Passport program.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on older adults transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring they receive the speech pathology support needed for a smooth recovery.

What You'll be Doing
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of speech pathology services to aged care clients on the Transitional Aged Care Program. As a senior clinician the speech pathologist is responsible for overseeing and providing an efficient and effective service through the application of clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of patients with acquired swallowing and communication difficulties in a community setting. They will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision, leading of quality improvement activities, participation in service development, liaising with other discipline seniors and other administrative responsibilities as required

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Primary & Community Health provides a comprehensive range of community-based services designed to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities across South Western Sydney.

These services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, acute and post-acute treatment, health maintenance, and continuing care. The team supports diverse populations, offering specialised programs for children, young people, older adults, and at-risk communities.

With over 800 dedicated staff, including Aboriginal Health Workers, nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, the service ensures high-quality care close to where people live.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Primary & Community Health an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply
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