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Employment Type:Permanent Part TimePosition Classification:Speech Pathologist Level 3Location:Community Health Centre base within NBMLHD (Negotiable)Remuneration:$58.95 - $60.86 per hourHours Per Week:16Requisition ID:REQ657662Applications Close: 06 May 2026With 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 UsNepean 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 peoples homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).Our Child and Family Health (CFH) team is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist supporting the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks in Early Learning Services program. This is a district-wide position that involves regular travel across the district. Child and Family Health Speech Pathology provides services to children under 8 years of age using a primary health care approach, including assessment, intervention, health promotion and education for individuals and groups.The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing and supporting high-quality services and will play a key leadership role through clinical coordination, consultation and supervision, advocacy, education and support across the CFH Speech Pathology team. The role requires demonstrated skills and experience in working with complex and vulnerable families, including Aboriginal families, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and families experiencing psychosocial vulnerability or trauma, with the ability to support and guide less experienced clinicians. The position also provides support to the CFH Speech Pathology Head of Department in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinical pathways, local business rules, procedures and standards to ensure best practice speech pathology services for children and families.We invite you to share your skills and experience to contribute to the success of your local health community. Apply Today!Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employeesOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness PassportNBMLHD 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.NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe StandardsFor assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.What you will bring to the roleDegree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Demonstrated extensive and advanced experience in paediatric clinical services, including: Assessment, planning and evaluating Speech Pathology interventions in working with children presenting with difficulties in feeding and/or communication development.Demonstrated competent clinical decision making both independently and in a multidisciplinary team regarding service delivery for clients and their familiesDemonstrated high level communication skills both interpersonal and written including ability to work with families from low socioeconomic backgrounds and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical and administrative demands. Computer competence and ability to use electronic medical records, word processing and databases.Demonstrated experience in clinical coordination and supervision in paediatric speech pathologyDemonstrated ability to lead, implement and evaluate quality improvement and/or research focused on improving client outcomesCurrent unrestricted drivers licence and the willingness to use for work purposes.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.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Lynette Spicer on