Speech Pathologist - Child and Family Health in Penrith

Speech Pathologist - Child and Family Health

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre, Penrith Community Health Centre
Remuneration:$79,419.00 - $113,301.00 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699096
Applications Close: 18 November 2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).

We are seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated Child and Family Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to support children and families across the Penrith, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury communities while developing your skills within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment. This position is open to both New Graduate Speech Pathologists looking to build a strong foundation in practice and experienced clinicians seeking to further develop their skills and expertise within a supportive community health setting.

Our Child and Family Health Speech Pathology team provides assessment, intervention, health promotion and education services for children under eight years of age, using a primary health care approach that supports early identification and intervention. Working alongside experienced occupational therapists, counsellors and nurses, you will deliver family-centred, evidence-based care that helps children achieve their communication and developmental goals.

Joining NBMLHD means becoming part of a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for children and their families. You will have access to professional development opportunities, clinical support and the chance to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful and lasting impact within the community. We invite you to take this next step in your career and join us in shaping the success of your local health community.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
  

What you will bring to the role

• Completion or eligibility to complete the final semester of a bachelor’s or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric Speech Pathology services. Demonstrated experience in speech and language interventions and knowledge of fluency and feeding interventions, as well as the ability to work in partnership with families to provide effective interventions for children, within a limited session model.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively with families from different psychosocial, socioeconomic and/or culturally diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated understanding of the indicators of child protection issues and mandatory reporting guidelines and responsibilities.
• Excellent spoken, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated experience in applying these skills in a multidisciplinary team environment within a community setting
• Knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice and primary health care principles. As well as demonstrated application of how these are incorporated into your professional work.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use information technology systems within a variety of applications (e.g. Cerner, Outlook, MS Teams, MS apps) and a commitment to undertake training in electronic health record systems as required.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the Local Health District.

Additional Information:

• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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