Early Career Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Caseload | Contractor

Job title: New Graduate or Early Career Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Work setting: Home or community visits

Salary offer: Depending on experience

Office Location: Williams Landing

 

About the company:

Our client is a growing paediatric Speech Pathology practice made up of a small, passionate, and enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services to children in their community.

With a strong focus on team wellbeing and professional growth, they prioritise creating a positive and supportive workplace where clinicians feel valued and enjoy what they do. The leadership team is deeply committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive, encouraging, and authentic, with open communication and recognition of achievements at every level.

To support increasing demand, our client is now looking for a Speech Pathologist to join their expanding team. You will receive hands-on support from an experienced Director, including weekly clinical supervision, regular check-ins, and a structured 12-week induction program designed to set you up for success.

 

About the role:

As a Contractor Speech Pathologist, you will work closely with children and their families to deliver meaningful, evidence-based therapy services across a variety of settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing speech, language, communication, and literacy delays or disorders
• Developing and implementing individualised therapy plans
• Delivering therapy services in homes, schools, kindergartens, and via telehealth
• Collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals
• Creating and adapting therapy resources to meet individual client needs
• Using a strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approach to intervention
• Completing documentation and administrative tasks in a timely manner
• Participating in team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development activities

 

Benefits: 

• Weekly clinical supervision and ongoing support from an experienced Director
• Flexible working arrangements across home, office, and community settings
• Manageable workload with up to 4 clients per day
• Reduced client-facing hours one day per week to allow for dedicated administration time
• Strong earning potential depending on workload and billings
• Travel allowance for community-based work
• Clear career progression pathways into senior and leadership positions
• Work laptop, phone, and therapy resources provided
• Supportive and collaborative team culture that celebrates achievements and success

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
• Current or eligible membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Eagerness

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