Community Speech Pathologist | Canberra & Outreach

Ability Action Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Kilometre reimbursement

PD allowance

Supervision and mentorship

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Canberra region, with work close to home. The role offers a balance of home visits, clinic spaces and office time, designed to fit your lifestyle.

You will manage a varied caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan with feeding, language development, dysphagia and AAC. Weekly supervision and professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership with SPA.
• Passionate about community-based support for people with disability.
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, community-based caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings.
• Work with individuals across the lifespan, including early intervention and pediatrics.
• Support needs such as feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop participant-centred goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to build communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes.
• Caseload tailored to experience, interests and goals.

Skills

Speech pathology

Community-based care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Canberra region, with work close to home. The role offers a balance of home visits, clinic spaces and office time, designed to fit your lifestyle.

You will manage a varied caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan with feeding, language development, dysphagia and AAC. Weekly supervision and professional development are provided.