Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist

Framework Search & Select; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PD budget

Study leave

Flexible work

Admin support

Superannuation

Job summary

Framework Search & Select is excited to connect an experienced Speech Pathologist to a Clinical Lead role within an established Adelaide-based allied health provider. You will mentor junior clinicians, oversee supervision, and drive professional development while maintaining your own clinical caseload.

You will lead by example, influence clinical practice, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality services across the lifespan, with flexible working options including

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Speech Pathology Australia certification.
• Clinical knowledge and confidence to support junior clinicians.
• Experience working with clients across the lifespan preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years experience within the disability sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical mentoring and supervision to junior clinicians.
• Facilitate group professional development and peer learning opportunities.
• Support clinicians to develop client-centred therapy plans and deliver high-quality services.
• Work with the broader team to support multidisciplinary practice.
• Maintain own clinical caseload in clinic and community settings.
• Areas of focus include Speech, Literacy, AAC, Dysphagia, ASD, Neurological Rehabilitation and more.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Disability sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia certification

Job description

• Mentor, supervise & support junior Speech Pathologists
• Maintain a clinical caseload in areas of interest to you
• Supportive team committed to quality care & clinician growth

About the Organisation & Position

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step in their career and make a meaningful impact beyond their own caseload. Working with an established allied health provider in Adelaide providing services to clients of all ages, you will step into a Clinical Lead position where you can combine your clinical expertise with a genuine passion for mentoring, supervision and professional development.

This role is ideal for a clinician who enjoys supporting others to grow in confidence, strengthening clinical practice and creating an environment where clinicians feel supported to deliver their best work.

What's On Offer

• Starting base salary of $100,000 - $115,000 + super


• Industry leading incentives and bonuses throughout the year


• $1,500 personal PD budget and study leave provided yearly


• Flexible work arrangements; 9-day fortnight, WFH and compressed work week


• Full administration and therapy coordination support in-house


• All therapy, assessment and technology tool provided to you


• A senior position with genuine scope to influence clinical practice


• Opportunities to contribute to clinical resources, processes and best-practice service delivery


• A varied clinical role that balances leadership responsibilities with clinical work


• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with junior Speech Pathologists, providing regular individual supervision, facilitating group PD sessions and supporting ongoing clinical learning. Helping shape the development of clinicians, while remaining connected to clinical practice.

• Provide clinical mentoring and supervision to junior clinicians


• Facilitate group professional developmentand peer learning opportunities


• Support clinicians to develop appropriate, client-centred therapy plans and deliver high-quality, outcomes-focused services


• Work collaboratively with the broader team to support multidisciplinary practice across the organisation


• Maintain own clinical caseload; providing services in clinic and community settings


• Across areas such as; Speech, Literacy, AAC, Dysphagia, ASD, Neurological Rehabilitation & more

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology


• Current Speech Pathology Australia certification


• Clinical knowledge and confidence to support junior clinicians


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Experience working with clients across the lifespan preferred


• Previous experience providing supervision and mentoring will be highly regarded


• A commitment to evidence-based, neuro-affirming practice and ongoing professional learning


• Minimum of 4 years experience required within the disability sector

If you're an experienced Speech Pathologist who enjoys supporting others, sharing your knowledge and helping clinicians reach their potential, this could be an exciting next step in your career.

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