Speech Pathologist - NDIS Community Caseload

About the role

A growing NDIS allied health team in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and surrounding areas is seeking a Speech Pathologist to work with teens and young adults across community, school and home-based settings. The role suits someone who enjoys autonomy, variety and working in a supportive, growing team.

Key responsibilities

• Work with NDIS participants on a varied caseload, focusing on teens and young adults; aged care can be a tailored option
• Support clients with communication, speech development, stuttering, functional communication, AAC and capacity-building goals
• Manage your own diary and build a caseload in your preferred area, working across homes, schools and other community settings

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership or eligibility
• Experience in NDIS, paediatrics, adolescent or young adult caseloads, or confidence working in the disability space
• Interest or experience in AAC, stuttering and functional assessments
• Ability to work autonomously across community settings
• Current driver's licence

What we offer

• Salary up to $120,000 plus superannuation, with salary packaging
• Pool cars for community travel and flexible working, including the option to work from home
• No need to chase billing or service agreements
• Unlimited professional development and discounted Medibank health insurance
• Supportive onboarding with shadowing of senior clinicians, regular check-ins and a gradual caseload build-up
• Career progression into leadership or specialist clinical pathways, with a supportive Allied Health Manager and senior team