Speech Pathologist

Let’s be honest - most job ads sound exactly the same.

Promises of flexibility, great culture, leadership opportunities and “making an impact”… we get it!

But here’s the difference: at Wonder Words, we mean what we say and we think you’ll feel that from the moment you reach out.

If you’re even a little curious, don’t just read the ad, please get in touch for a chat!

We’ll give you an honest sense of who we are, what matters to us and whether Wonder Words could be the right fit for you ... even if you’re only window shopping for now.

Here’s the official ad if you’d like to keep reading, but we think you’ll get a much better feel for us in real life 💛

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Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Predominantly Clayton | Full-time (Part-time considered)

ABOUT WONDER WORDS

Wonder Words Speech Pathology is a values-led paediatric practice with clinics in Clayton and Malvern East.

Since opening in 2021, we’ve built a team of speech pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and client care professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. We support children and families in a way that is practical, collaborative and centred around what matters to them.

We care deeply about doing good clinical work but we care just as much about the people doing it. We want our team members to feel supported, trusted and connected, while having the space to develop their own interests and contribute their ideas.

Our values shape how we work:

We respect and connect. We’re in it together. We find the fun. We hustle.

They aren’t just words on the wall. They influence how we support families, work as a team and continue improving Wonder Words.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our team, working predominantly from our Clayton clinic.

Depending on your interests and the needs of the role, your week may also include an off-site day working in schools, kinders or homes, or a day at our Malvern East clinic.

The position is open to clinicians at all levels of experience, although previous paediatric experience would be highly regarded. We’d be particularly excited to hear from clinicians who feel confident or would like to continue developing their skills in:

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
• Fluency and stuttering

You’ll be supported by an experienced clinical team, Allied Health Assistants and a dedicated client care team. We aim to reduce unnecessary administrative pressure so our clinicians can focus their time and energy on their clients, families and clinical development.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT WORKING AT WONDER WORDS?

Your Friday afternoons are protected

We don’t book clients on Friday afternoons. This time is built into the working week for professional development, case discussions, supervision, collaboration, team connection and the other work that helps you feel prepared and supported.

Team connection happens during work hours

We create regular opportunities to step away from the day-to-day work and connect as people. That might mean going out for lunch, taking a walk together, playing a board game, joining a book club discussion or trying something completely different suggested by the team.

There are also regular team events and quarterly professional development days, but connection isn’t limited to the occasional big event, it’s part of how we work together.

Everyone can help shape what we do

We’re always looking for ways to improve our services, systems and the experience we provide to families and team members.

We actively seek feedback from the team and want people to feel comfortable sharing ideas, questioning how things are done and suggesting a better way forward.

You don’t need to be in a leadership position to contribute. Whether you’re a speech pathologist, an AHA or part of our client care team, everyone has a valuable perspective. If you’re interested in contributing to a project, developing a resource or helping shape a new service, we want to make space for that.

We’re willing to evolve

Wonder Words continues to grow and develop in response to what our clients, families and clinicians need.

Alongside individual therapy, our services have expanded to include Allied Health Assistant support, group programs, autism assessment and orofacial myology. We’re progressive in our thinking, open to new ideas and willing to change when there is a better way to do something.

We don’t expect every idea to be perfect. We value curiosity, thoughtful feedback and people who care about making things better.

WHAT ELSE YOU CAN EXPECT

Clinical support that is actually useful

• Regular clinical supervision
• Dedicated case discussion and collaboration time
• Support from experienced clinicians with varied areas of expertise
• Access to Allied Health Assistant support
• A client care team that manages much of the administrative load
• Opportunities to observe, learn from and collaborate with colleagues

Room to shape your role

• Opportunities to develop your clinical interests
• Scope to contribute to projects and service development
• Leadership opportunities as your experience and interests grow
• A mix of clinic-based and potentially off-site work
• Flexibility around how your week is structured, where operationally possible

Practical perks

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Professional development allowance
• MacBook Air
• Paid professional development and team time
• No client appointments on Friday afternoons
• Regular culture and connection activities during work hours
• Your birthday off 🎂
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Strong administrative and clinical support

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia
• A current Working with Children Check
• A driver’s licence and reliable car if completing off-site work
• A collaborative approach and alignment with our values

Experience is welcomed, but we’re equally interested in finding the right person for our team. If you’re thoughtful, open to learning and care about doing good work with children and families, we’d still love to hear from you.

THE DETAILS

🗓️ Start date: Flexible
📍 Primary location: Clayton, Victoria
🚗 Other locations: Potential off-site day or day at Malvern East
✔️ Position: Full-time or part-time considered

INTERESTED?

You don’t need to write the world’s most impressive cover letter or tick every box before reaching out.

If Wonder Words sounds like somewhere you might enjoy working, we’d love to have an informal and confidential chat. You’re welcome to ask questions, learn more about the role and get a feel for us before deciding whether to apply.

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a short cover letter through SEEK, or contact Ellie directly at [email protected].

👀 Get a feel for life at Wonder Words:

Instagram: wonderwords.speechpathology
Website: Wonder Words Speech Pathology

We’d love to hear from you 💛