Speech Pathologist

Sense Therapies is growing and we are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our fun, play-based paediatric team in Bulli & Kiama. We are a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed clinic supporting children and families through connection, movement and joy, working across clinic, school, home and community settings in the beautiful Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Sense Therapies was founded by Occupational Therapist Carlien Parahi and Australian Rugby Olympian Jesse Parahi, the founders of the Sense Sports program that runs across Australia and New Zealand. You will have the opportunity to work closely with, and do joint work alongside, the Sense Sports Foundation in the development of innovative sports-based therapy programs. This role suits a Speech Pathologist who loves meaningful relationships, creative therapy and seeing children thrive in environments that truly support them.

About the role

A diverse paediatric caseload, assessment and therapy: early language development, speech, language, literacy, social communication, feeding and AAC. Therapy that is play-based and child-led, grounded in neuro-affirming and strengths-based practice, and embedded in real life: play, movement, community experiences and daily routines. Sessions in our purpose-built clinic and in schools, homes and the community, depending on each child's needs. A flexible caseload shaped around your interests, strengths and the areas you want to grow in. Frequent, structured supervision, collaborative case discussions and day-to-day support from an experienced multidisciplinary team. Co-run interest-based group programs, collaborate closely with families and educators, and shape therapy goals that truly matter to children and their support networks.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct assessment and therapy for diverse paediatric caseload including early language development, speech, language, literacy, social communication, feeding and AAC
• Deliver play-based and child-led therapy grounded in neuro-affirming and strengths-based practice
• Provide sessions in purpose-built clinic, schools, homes and community settings
• Co-run interest-based group programs
• Collaborate closely with families and educators
• Shape therapy goals that matter to children and their support networks
• Participate in collaborative case discussions and structured supervision

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible to provide services under Medicare
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current driver's licence
• Love play, creativity and connection
• Passionate about neurodiversity-affirming practice
• Value collaboration, reflection, learning together and open communication
• Curious, reflective and growth-minded

Benefits

• Flexible part-time or full-time roles
• Option to work four days and be paid for five
• Generous PD budget, paid study leave and supervision
• Sustainable caseloads and clear work-life boundaries
• Three additional paid Wellness Leave weeks a year (separate from annual leave) and an incentive program
• Purpose-built Bulli clinic with sensory rooms, gym, trampolines and foam pit
• Supportive multidisciplinary team of 17+ clinicians
• Interest-based group programs, holiday camps and community adventures
• Purpose-built practice management software that eases admin load