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Join to apply for the Speech Pathologist (Level 1/2) - Paediatrics - Temp FT role at NSW Health Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30/Jun/2026 Location: Liverpool Hospital Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2 Remuneration: Speech Pathologist Level 1: $1407.23 - $1644.35 per weekSpeech Pathologist Level 2: $1753.06 - $2007.59 per week Requisition ID: REQ571677 Application Close Date: 18/05/2025 Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 28/05/2025 Contact Details: Meredith Munnoch 02 8738 4776 | meredith.munnoch@health.nsw.gov.au About The Opportunity Liverpool Hospital Speech Pathology Department is a great place to work. We embrace innovation, a commitment to high quality and safe care and clinician led research. This busy position manages paediatric outpatients and community-based models of care, including multidisciplinary groups and working with children and families from vulnerable communities. We pride ourselves on providing great support to all staff, whether you are an early career clinician or more experienced. The ideal clinician will be flexible, have good self-reflection skills, be great at working in teams and passionate about working with children and families. You are encouraged to enquire to find out more about the role. What You''ll Be Doing To provide a high quality speech pathology service to paediatric clients and their carers to ensure optimal health outcomes. This encompasses ensuring effective and efficient assessment and intervention in a multidisciplinary setting to paediatric clients presenting with a variety of communication disorders and complex needs. The speech pathologist is also responsible for undertaking designated non-clinical tasks to support service delivery including clinical supervision, quality improvement activities and administrative tasks. Where You''ll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney. Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges. Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries. How To Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Knowledge of, and the demonstrated ability to, implement the quality improvement process. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development and commitment to evidence based practice. Demonstrated clinical knowledge, experience and skills in assessing and managing paediatric clients (0-12 years) with a variety of communication disorders. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in modifying and adapting assessments and interventions to meet the need of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations and/or vulnerable populations. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver''s license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 and P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner''s licenses are not permitted. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences but we honour and support it. We are committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, and we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young peoples rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us on ''X'', Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr