Speech Pathologist - NDIS Community | Contractor

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Working setting: Community visits

Salary offer: Depending on experience

Location: Ballarat

 

About the company:

Our client is a multidisciplinary allied health provider dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse needs across the community. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services to NDIS participants, they are committed to enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of their clients.

Their team of experienced healthcare professionals works collaboratively to empower individuals of all ages to achieve their goals and live more independent, fulfilling lives. Through a client-centred approach, they provide tailored support and evidence-based interventions designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve.

As part of their growing allied health team, they are seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join them on a contractor basis.

 

About the role:

As a Contractor Speech Pathologist, you will work with children and adults presenting with a variety of communication, speech, language, feeding, and swallowing challenges. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, and providing evidence-based interventions that support clients in achieving their communication goals.

Working closely with families, carers, support coordinators, and other allied health professionals, you will play an important role in helping clients improve their communication skills, confidence, and overall quality of life. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting assessments for speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders
• Developing and implementing individualized therapy programs
• Supporting clients with speech delays, communication difficulties, and language development needs
• Providing intervention for feeding and swallowing challenges
• Preparing reports and maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborating with families, carers, educators, and other healthcare professionals
• Delivering services to NDIS participants in line with best practice standards
• Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs

 

Benefits:

• Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
• Opportunity to work with a diverse caseload across children and adults
• Meaningful work supporting NDIS participants and their families
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Access to ongoing professional support and peer collaboration
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on clients' communication outcomes and quality of life
• Established referral pathways and growing client demand

 

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Speech Pathology Australia
• Relevant professional indemnity and public liability insurance (or willin

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