Senior/ Lead Speech Pathologist

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior/Lead Speech Pathologist in Australia.

This is a dynamic clinical leadership opportunity within a growing allied health environment focused on delivering high-quality, client-centered care across diverse communities. You will work with both children and adults with varying disabilities, supporting their communication, swallowing, and functional development goals through evidence-based intervention. The role offers a flexible, mobile working model across telehealth, community visits, and clinic-based settings, allowing you to shape your caseload and work environment. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of experienced allied health professionals, contributing to holistic, integrated care plans. This position also provides opportunities to mentor junior clinicians, contribute to service development, and engage in ongoing professional growth. It is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, variety, and meaningful impact in improving client outcomes.

• Assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based speech pathology interventions for children and adults with diverse disabilities.
• Support clients under the NDIS framework to improve communication, functional capacity, and social participation.
• Provide assessment and recommendations for assistive communication technologies where required.
• Manage a varied caseload across telehealth, community-based, and clinic-based service delivery models.
• Deliver timely clinical documentation, progress notes, and formal report writing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, referrers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively across digital platforms and clinical systems to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Contribute to achieving service expectations, including clinical quality standards and workload targets.
• Support knowledge sharing and mentoring within a growing multidisciplinary team.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or a related field.
• Current professional registration (e.g., Speech Pathology Australia membership or equivalent).
• Valid Working With Children Check (WWCC/Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Police clearance (including international police check if applicable).
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and intervention across paediatric and/or adult populations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities.
• Passion for evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements across community, clinic, and telehealth settings
• Strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being
• Achievable KPI bonuses and loyalty-based rewards
• Comprehensive structured New Graduate Program (where applicable)
• Professional development allowance and paid study leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
• Access to internal training, mentoring, and clinical supervision
• Career progression pathways within a growing allied health organisation
• Work equipment provided (laptop and mobile phone)
• Social events, team-building activities, and wellness initiatives
• Access to clinical resources, assessment tools, and professional learning materials
• Opportunities to work and travel across multiple locations in Australia.