Speech Pathologist - Aged Care (Adult Dysphagia & Communication)

About the role

An established multidisciplinary allied health provider in Sydney is looking for a Speech Pathologist to support a growing adult caseload across aged care and disability, with a strong focus on dysphagia, swallowing, communication and language in the community. The role sits within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) and covers work across Sydney, with clients allocated according to location and availability (within 30 minutes).

Key responsibilities

• Dysphagia assessment and management, including swallowing reviews and mealtime management plans.
• Communication assessment, receptive and expressive language, and cognitive communication.
• Assistive and augmentative communication (AAC) and education for families, carers and support teams.
• Work two days per week initially, building toward full-time as the local caseload grows; standard hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible between 8am and 6pm, no weekends.

Required profile

• Qualified Speech Pathologist eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Interest in adult speech pathology; minimum 12 months' experience with adult caseloads required.
• Experience or interest in dysphagia, swallowing, mealtime management, language, communication, AAC, aged care or disability is highly regarded.
• Enjoys collaborative work and caring about clinical outcomes.

What we offer

• Pay of $40-$50 per hour plus superannuation, depending on experience.
• Clinical support from a Speech Pathology manager with more than 10 years' experience and another experienced clinician.
• Onboarding with shadowing, joint visits and gradual caseload development; weekly supervision for junior clinicians.
• A dedicated customer service team handling referrals and appointments, so little time is spent chasing bookings.
• Performance-based salary increases of up to 10% after the first year and quarterly incentives.