Speech Pathologist - Vasse, Bunbury & Margaret River

About the role

MARS Healthcare is recruiting a Speech Pathologist for a not-for-profit disability services provider in Western Australia's South West, covering Vasse, Bunbury and Margaret River. The role suits candidates interested in paediatrics, adults or a mixed caseload, with tailored caseloads and ongoing clinical support. It is advertised as part-time but can increase to full-time, with flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services to clients with communication, swallowing and developmental needs, improving their participation, independence and quality of life.
• Assess clients' needs and develop individualised intervention plans.
• Deliver therapy across paediatric and/or adult caseloads, aligned with your experience and preferences.
• Support communication development and manage swallowing needs within your clinical competence, with supervision available.
• Work with clients, families and carers to embed practical strategies into everyday routines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated, person-centred care.
• Review progress, maintain clinical documentation and prepare clear, accurate reports.
• Take part in supervision, professional development and shared learning.

Required profile

• A recognised Speech Pathology qualification and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy across paediatric and/or adult caseloads.
• Strong assessment, intervention planning and report writing skills.
• An understanding of person-centred practice and multidisciplinary working.
• Current WA driver's licence, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and First Aid certificate.
• Valid Australian working rights.

What we offer

• Salary of up to $110,000 pro rata, plus superannuation and salary packaging (up to $15,899 for living expenses and $2,650 for meal entertainment, subject to eligibility).
• Flexible part-time hours with potential to move to full-time, and office and work-from-home options.
• Structured onboarding with gradual caseload build-up, training and ongoing clinical supervision.
• Paid professional development leave, an external training allowance, leave loading and wellness leave options.
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community-based work.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in dysphagia and supporting people with combined vision and hearing loss, plus pathways to senior and clinical leadership roles.