Senior Speech Pathologist - AAC

About the role

The Autism Association of WA is looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist with strong AAC expertise to lead its specialist AAC practice. The role provides clinical leadership, mentors clinicians, guides referrals and service pathways, manages resources and equipment, delivers training and maintains a small caseload, within a multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners and therapy assistants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the AAC team to build capability, consistency and confidence.
• Coordinate AAC referrals and caseload allocation with operational teams.
• Provide AAC assessment, intervention, consultation and implementation support.
• Develop practical AAC resources, templates, therapy materials and systems.
• Manage and oversee AAC equipment and technology, trial library devices, subscriptions and resource access across sites.
• Deliver training and coaching for clinicians, families, support workers and stakeholders.
• Lead strategic projects and service improvements that increase communication access, inclusion, service quality and outcomes.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status.
• At least three years' speech pathology experience with demonstrated AAC expertise.
• Experience in mentoring, supervision, service development or clinical leadership.
• Required employment clearances, current driver's licence, First Aid/CPR and legal right to work in Australia.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AAC approaches, technologies, access methods and implementation.
• Confidence delivering training, coaching, consultation and clinical guidance.

What we offer

• Internal and external learning opportunities, including team training days, professional development sessions and masterclasses.
• Annual $1,000 CPD allowance and up to two days of paid study leave after 12 months' service.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Rebates for service-related travel and access to pool vehicles where available.
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance at no cost.