At a Glance
- Tasks: Help clients with brain injuries regain communication and swallowing skills through tailored rehabilitation.
- Company: Join NSW Health, a leader in community-based rehabilitation services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team making a lasting impact on people's lives.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech Pathology and experience in brain injury rehabilitation required.
The predicted salary is between 63.29 - 63.29 $ per hour.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with brain injury. Deliver specialised rehabilitation where clients live, work and connect. Join an expert, collaborative team focused on recovery and participation.
Manage complex communication and swallowing needs and build independence through specialist community-based brain injury rehabilitation.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $61.31 - $63.29 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working: Based at Westmead Hospital, you’ll join the established Community Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CBIRS), supporting adults with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries beyond the hospital environment. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team committed to person-centred, culturally responsive and evidence-based rehabilitation that helps clients achieve meaningful goals in everyday life.
- Work across clients’ homes, local communities and centre-based environments
- Be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary rehabilitation team
- Partner with clients, families, carers and communication partners to achieve shared goals
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, research and professional education
- Support a culture of innovation, learning and high-quality clinical practice
What you'll be doing: As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you’ll provide advanced clinical assessment and intervention for adults with complex acquired brain injury, helping them overcome communication and swallowing challenges and participate more fully in their home and community life.
- Assess, diagnose and manage complex speech, language, communication, voice, fluency and swallowing needs
- Develop, implement and evaluate personalised, evidence-based rehabilitation programs and discharge plans
- Provide education, training and practical strategies for clients, families, carers and communication partners
- Recommend and support the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems and communication equipment
- Lead group speech therapy programs while contributing to documentation, student supervision, quality improvement and service development
Make a difference with NSW Health. Bring your expertise, curiosity and commitment to person-centred rehabilitation to a role where your work can have a lasting impact. Join NSW Health and help create better health outcomes, stronger communities and a healthier future for everyone.
Qualification: Degree in Speech Pathology
Registration: Eligibility for full practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
Selection Criteria:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Evidence of significant graduate experience and advanced skills in the speech pathology management of clients and their families in one or more of the following client groups: brain injury, neurological disorders, rehabilitation
- Evidence of effective skills working independently and as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated use of an evidence-based approach to speech pathology practice
- Demonstrated experience of working across a range of environments, preferably in clients’ homes and community settings
- Evidence of engagement in continuing professional education and quality management activities
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Applications Close: 21 October 2026. 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.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
Senior Speech Pathologist in Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
