Speech Pathologist - Clinic/School Based

About the role

As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide expert assessment and intervention to children aged 0–18 years, focusing heavily on early intervention for those under five, including those with complex communication needs such as neurodivergence, AAC users, and feeding difficulties. Your role is integral in delivering personalised, evidence-based therapy that empowers families and supports school collaboration. As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you'll also lead the clinical supervision of junior speech pathologists and students, guiding their professional development and fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence. Your contribution will extend to shaping clinical services and participating in team meetings aimed at elevating service quality across the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and intervention to children aged 0–18 years
• Focus on early intervention for children under five
• Support children with complex communication needs including neurodivergence, AAC users, and feeding difficulties
• Deliver personalised, evidence-based therapy that empowers families
• Support school collaboration
• Lead clinical supervision of junior speech pathologists and students
• Guide professional development of junior clinicians
• Foster a culture of learning and clinical excellence
• Shape clinical services and participate in team meetings
• Elevate service quality across the practice

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology
• Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) membership
• Minimum 1 years' paediatric clinical experience
• Leadership or supervision experience preferred
• Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional travel
• Basic Professional Indemnity Insurance and Medicare Providers Number

Benefits

• $80,000 - $115,000 plus super
• Flexible work schedule
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with regular professional development
• Opportunities to supervise early career clinicians and speech pathology students
• Comprehensive administrative support freeing you to focus on clinical practice
• Access to clinical resources and training, including Hanen program

For a confidential discussion about this role, please send your resume to: [email protected]