Research Speech Pathology Therapist (Casual)

About the role

This casual contract position supports the Early Comms research study, a national trial investigating early communication intervention for infants at risk of cerebral palsy. You will work flexibly around family and clinician availability, travelling to homes for assessments across Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct enrolment and follow‑up assessments (in‑person) with families in collaboration with the central research team.
• Administer standardised communication and developmental assessments (Bayley‑4, CSBS‑DP, Rossetti Infant‑Toddler Language Scales) with infants under 2 years.
• Collect high‑quality data to support the study and report findings to the research team.

Required profile

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience administering Bayley‑4 and other infant communication assessments.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) for invoicing and a reliable car for travel.
• Current NDIS, Working With Children and other relevant clearances.

Required skills

• Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 4th Edition (Bayley‑4).
• Communication and Symbolic Behaviour Scales Developmental Profile (CSBS‑DP).
• Rossetti Infant‑Toddler Language Scales.

What we offer

• Training and equipment for all required assessment tools.
• Ongoing support from the central research team.
• Travel reimbursement at ATO kilometre rates plus tolls.