Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist – Independent Contractor
Ask for Care Pty Ltd
Location: [South East Melbourne]
Engagement: Contractor | Flexible availability

Make a meaningful difference with Ask for Care

Ask for Care Pty Ltd is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to provide personalised, evidence-based therapy services as an independent contractor.

Help children, young people and their families build communication skills, independence and confidence through practical interventions that support everyday life. This opportunity suits a clinician who values professional autonomy, flexible scheduling and collaborative care.

About the opportunity

You will manage an agreed caseload, delivering assessments and therapy aligned with each client’s needs, goals and available funding. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, community settings or other agreed locations.

Your availability, service areas, fees and engagement arrangements will be agreed before commencement.

What you’ll do

Assessment and therapy

• Complete speech pathology assessments appropriate to each client’s presentation and support needs.
• Develop individualised therapy plans with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions within your professional scope and competence.
• Support speech, language, communication and social interaction, including augmentative and alternative communication where appropriate.
• Provide practical strategies and resources that families, carers and support teams can use between sessions.
• Monitor progress, review outcomes and adjust interventions as needs change.
• Collaborate with families, educators, support coordinators and other health professionals, with appropriate consent.
• Identify opportunities for group programs, parent education and additional supports where suitable.

Documentation and reporting

• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and complete session notes within 24 hours using the agreed practice management system.
• Prepare clear, timely assessments, progress reports and recommendations for clients, families and relevant stakeholders, including the NDIA where required.
• Ensure documentation meets professional standards and Ask for Care Pty Ltd’s agreed service requirements.
• Promptly document and report incidents, concerns and complaints through the appropriate channels.

Funding and service coordination

• Review relevant NDIS plans and funding arrangements to inform therapy planning.
• Align agreed services with client goals, service agreements and available funding.
• Communicate proposed assessments, reports and other billable activities clearly before services are delivered.
• Provide accurate service records and invoices in accordance with the contractor agreement.

Professional practice and quality

• Maintain current professional certification, insurance and required screening checks.
• Practise within your competence and follow relevant professional and ethical standards.
• Participate in agreed case discussions and care coordination activities.
• Maintain continuing professional development relevant to your practice.
• Follow applicable privacy, child safety, infection prevention, workplace safety and incident management requirements.
• Deliver culturally responsive services that respect each client’s rights, preferences and choices.

What you’ll bring

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status through Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in paediatric therapy, early intervention or disability services relevant to the agreed caseload.
• An understanding of individualised, family-centred and goal-directed practice.
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
• The ability to engage effectively with children, families and other stakeholders.
• Confidence working independently and collaborating

Pay: $100.00 – $138.43 per hour

Work Location: In person