Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics, West Melbourne

About the role

A well-established paediatric allied health clinic in Melbourne's western suburbs is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join its growing team. The clinic supports children aged 1 to 13 years with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, speech and language delays, social communication difficulties and neurodevelopmental differences. It works with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists and therapy assistants. The role suits both new graduates and experienced clinicians.

Key responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based therapy for a predominantly clinic-based paediatric caseload
• Conduct speech and language assessments
• Deliver individual therapy sessions
• Provide parent coaching and education
• Carry out school observations when required
• Plan goals and write reports
• Work collaboratively with occupational therapists and therapy assistants

Required profile

• Degree qualification in Speech Pathology
• Speech Pathology Australia membership (or eligibility)
• Working rights in Australia
• Passion for working with children and families

What we offer

• Full-time or part-time, with flexible start and finish times
• Work-from-home options for administration; standard clinic hours of 9:00am-5:00pm
• No home visits (occasional school observations only)
• Weekly clinical supervision, external supervision and funding, plus ongoing mentoring
• $1,000 annual professional development allowance
• Bonuses every six months for maintaining a healthy caseload
• Regular team outings, collaborative treatment planning and friendly leadership

The vacancy is advertised through a recruitment agency; interested candidates can apply directly through the agency or contact it by email or phone to discuss their options.