Speech Pathologist

About the Role

This position is designed for new graduates or early career Speech Pathologists based in our Westminster clinic, Western Australia. It combines clinic-based and community outreach work, serving children and adults across the NDIS and broader community sectors. The role focuses on building communication, swallowing, social interaction, and practical life skills that profoundly impact clients’ lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments addressing communication, language, speech, and swallowing concerns.
• Create customized, evidence-supported therapy plans aligned with client goals.
• Provide engaging therapy sessions in clinic settings, clients' homes, and community environments.
• Offer education, coaching, and practical guidance to clients, families, carers, and support networks.
• Collaborate effectively with Occupational Therapists and other allied health professionals.
• Manage a diverse caseload spanning pediatric to adult clients, with opportunities to specialize according to interests.
• Participate in ongoing mentoring, clinical supervision, and structured professional development programs.
• Contribute positively to a workplace culture centered on innovation, collaboration, and continual learning.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package including superannuation and professional development allowance.
• Options for salary sacrifice such as enhanced super contributions or novated lease vehicles.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance with no weekend or on-call duties.
• Extensive mentoring and tailored clinical education, including:
  • Weekly learning sessions with experienced Speech Pathologists and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Over $10,000 invested in professional development resources.
  • $1,000 external professional development funding.
  • Paid study leave, personalised mentoring, and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive workplace initiatives including an administration team, Employee Resource Groups, and Employee Assistance Program offering coaching, counselling, and wellbeing resources.
• "Fairy Dust Fund" to provide aid to clients in need.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Valid Australian driver’s license.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Working with Children Check or willingness to procure.