Senior Speech Pathologist (Level 3) – Paediatric Services

Attention, passionate Paediatric Speech Pathologists! Elevate your career with ISLHD, where you can thrive in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

$121,568 - $125,507 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full-Time (Part-Time will be considered) until 18 April 2027 | Port Kembla Hospital (PKH) | REQ682256 | Grade: Speech Pathologist Level 3 | Applications close: 20 August 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

In this senior role, you will deliver high-quality, comprehensive speech pathology services to clients and their families, utilising evidence-based practices to achieve optimal health outcomes across the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. You will also support the unit head and clinical leaders by supervising staff, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a positive workplace culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead within a supportive environment dedicated to making a real difference in paediatric care.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

As a part of the new Shellharbour Hospital and Integrated Services Project, a new Community Health Centre is being built on the old Port Kembla Hospital site. The Warrawong Community Health Centre will bring together a range of services including community mental health, drug and alcohol, community nursing, and child and family services.

Until the new Community Centre is complete, some allied health services will continue to operate out of the Port Kembla Hospital site.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

-         Supportive team

-         Varied caseload

-         Time limited, goal specific therapy blocks

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-         Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

This is a temporary leave relief position until 18 April 2027 with the possibility of extension at the same or reduced hours.

An eligibility list and/or talent pool may be created where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within 18 months of the job advertisement closing.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

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-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Kimberley Lockly at ​***************@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.