Senior Speech Pathologist, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (19 February 2024 – 16 June 2024, with possibility of extension at the same or reduced hours)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ457026
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 7 January 2024
INTERNAL: ONLY EMPLOYEES OF NSW HEALTH WHO HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AS PART OF A MERIT BASED SELECTION PROCESS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION
What you'll be doing
To provide high quality comprehensive speech pathology services to the patients, clients, and carers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), in order to promote optimal health outcomes.
The Senior Speech Pathologist is also responsible for clinically supervising and supporting staff as directed by Unit Heads and Clinical Leaders, and assisting with quality and service improvements.
This position will be required to work weekends and public holidays.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.
Talent Pool
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.
Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.
Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to
Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:

• Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication, and strong computer literacy skills.
• Extensive experience independently managing adult inpatients in the Acute clinical setting.
• Demonstrated high-level problem solving, time management, and prioritisation skills.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students.
• Demonstrated independence in performing Modified Barium Swallows (MBS/VFSS).
• Demonstrated experience leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence (P2 minimum) and willingness to travel for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Atkins on Stacey.Atkins@health.nsw.gov.au