- Part-time (3 days / 22.5 hrs) permanent role at NSW’s largest private hospital
- Be part of a collaborative, passionate & highly skilled Allied Health team
- $50-63/hr (inc super) + NFP tax reduction benefits
Taking care of people is our reason for being
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.
When you join our team, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
- Plus, so many more.
What you will be doing in this role
In this varied role you will care for patients across our Oncology, Stroke, Surgical, ICU, General Medical & Rehabilitation wards. You will screen, assess and diagnose speech, communication and swallowing disorders and implement patient centred interventions.
This is a Part-time - 3 days / 22.5 hrs per week - role. Shifts are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. There is an additional requirement to be on rotating roster for on-call Saturdays (normally once per month).
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our team! Ideally, you’ll have experience in an acute care hospital or rehabilitation setting, but we also welcome new graduates who are eager to grow and learn in a supportive environment.
In this role, you will provide patient-centred speech therapy care that is evidence-based, including screening, assessments, diagnosis, and interventions for communication and swallowing disorders. Where indicated, you may also use instrumental dysphagia assessments, including FEES. Your commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth will help you thrive with us. You'll have:
- Knowledge of communication and swallowing assessments and interventions.
- Experience with FEES and/or VFSS is desirable.
- SPA membership, or eligibility to become a member.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Friendly, positive, and collaborative attitude, with a desire to go ‘above and beyond’ for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Initiative and professional judgment in clinical decision-making.
If you’re motivated, caring, and excited to contribute to a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the ‘Apply’ button and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.
If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Olivia Jacobs careers@sah.org.au. Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.
