Employment Prospects

Speech Pathologists work in a wide variety of settings. These include:

• Public and private hospitals including general hospitals and rehabilitation hospitals
• Public Community Health Centres
• Public Disability Services e.g. Department of Ageing Disability and Home Care (DADHC) in NSW
• Non Government Organisations e.g. The Spastic Centre
• Private Practice
• Public and Private Schools and Preschools
• Rural units
• Research units

Speech Pathologists’ salaries in the public sector, are covered by the NSW Health Services, Health Professionals (State) Award.

Details of the award can be found on the Health Department's website. New graduates commence on a salary of approximately $46,000pa according to this award.

International Employment

Speech Pathologists can gain employment in many countries outside Australia including New Zealand, United Kingdom, America, Canada, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Middle East.

Clinical experience, post graduation in Australia, is required for employment in some countries.

Some countries also require written verification of your qualifications, details of assessments and clinical placements plus what subjects were completed during your degree. Contact the if you require supporting documentation.

Personal Attributes Required for a Successful Career

People wishing to become Speech Pathologists should have excellent communication skills, be interested in helping people and be willing to undertake ongoing studies in a profession which is continually changing to meet community needs.

The day to day work of a Speech Pathologist involves interacting with many different adults and children in a helpful, assertive, flexible, professional and caring manner.

In our experience, people whose own communication lacks flexibility and assertiveness may have difficulty completing speech pathology degrees.

Speech Pathologists need to be people-focused and able to consider the moral and ethical domains of practice as well as the technical and skilled based domains.

The University of Sydney Careers Centre

Your Career Starts Here!

The University of Sydney Careers Centre assists current and recently graduated students in their search for employment both during and after the completion of their tertiary studies.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one career counselling, industry information sessions and fairs, and a broad range of workshops which include ‘resume rescue’ and developing interview and job search skills.

The Careers Resource Centre contains information and tools to help student’s research career options, write applications, and find ways to increase their employability.

Found in our new location on level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building, our expert staff can help you develop the skills you need to find a job you love.

Please see our new website for all the information you require to start your career.

Positions Available Within the Discipline

There are no vacancies within the Discipline at the moment

Non University of Sydney Job Vacancies

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