Community Speech Pathologist — Flexible Hours & PD Support

Ability-Action-Australia; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Leave purchase options

Corporate discounts

Flexible hours

Competitive package

Kilometre reimbursement

Laptop

Smartphone

PD allowance

Performance incentives

Job summary

Ability ActionAustralia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region, with opportunities to work close to home depending on location. You will join a growing team delivering life-changing therapy to improve independence and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful participant outcomes.

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, paediatrics, adolescents and adults.
• Support a range of needs such as feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop meaningful, participant‑centred goals.
• Deliver evidence‑based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes.
• Caseload will be tailored to your experience, interests and professional goals.

Skills

SPA membership

Community based support

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Ability ActionAustralia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region, with opportunities to work close to home depending on location. You will join a growing team delivering life-changing therapy to improve independence and wellbeing.

You will manage a varied caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful participant outcomes.