Speech Pathologist

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ487665

Employment Type:  Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week until 23.Apr.2025
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $ 54.77 - $56.54 per hour

About the Opportunity

The Elver program delivers specialist, multi-disciplinary care for children and young people living in OOHC across NSW with complex health, mental health and care needs; builds system capacity; and contributes to the evidence base for trauma-informed therapeutic care. The program’s activities are guided by a multi-disciplinary approach that addresses the child’s mental health, developmental and relational needs. Interventions are delivered face to face in clinic or outreach settings and via tele-health.

All clinical positions are based in Parramatta, employed by SWSLHD and contracted to the Department of Communities and Justice, managed through a joint DCJ/SWSLHD governance structure. The role requires occasional travel to clients; across metropolitan Sydney and regional areas of NSW.

What You'll be Doing

The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of speech pathology services to children and young people who live in OOHC and present with speech, language and communication difficulties . As a senior Elver Program speech pathologist, you will apply extensive specialist clinical knowledge and skills to provide individual assessments and implement recommended interventions as part of a statewide multidisciplinary team (MDT). You will also have a key case management role, ensuring provision of integrated service delivery to children living in OOHC by working in partnership with the government and non-government providers that form part of the child’s care/support network. The position will also provide clinical consultation, lead quality improvement activities, participate in supervision, service development and other administrative responsibilities as required.

The senior speech pathologist also contributes to the teaching, research, and clinical practice advancement of the discipline of Speech Pathology.

Where You'll Be WorkingSouth Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

H ow 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 is accredited as eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia 
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students and commitment to individual and team based professional development and lifelong learning.
• Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management.
• Demonstrated commitment to EBP and experience implementing EBP into service planning and evaluation of service changes.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in assessing and managing children and adolescents with a variety of communication disorders in a community setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use multidisciplinary teamwork, and to collaborate with other services/organisations relevant to case management and service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable and/or at risk communities ensuring the provision of client/family centered care.
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up  aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on  SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the  Workplace Giving Program  for more 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.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of  ️ ????  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander  ️ ????   background, people with a disability and people from the  L G B T Q I +  community to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine 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.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s 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.

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