Early Career Paediatric Speech Pathologist | Nurturing Team + Mentorship

Gorilla Jobs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 120k

7 weeks extra leave

Mentorship program

PD allowance

Flexible start date

All tech provided

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking an early career Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a community-focused clinic with strong mentoring and development. You’ll support children aged 18 months to 16 years in clinic and school settings, with base options in Essendon or Yarraville, or a mix of both.

Base options include Essendon or Yarraville clinics; full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week). Weekly supervision, onboarding, and an annual PD allowance support your growth and confidence in clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA membership.
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 18 months–16 years in clinic and community settings (schools/kindergartens).
• Deliver sessions across speech, language, fluency, literacy, AAC and play-based therapy.
• Full admin support so clinicians can focus on client care.

Skills

SPA membership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Early Career Paediatric Speech Pathologist | Nurturing Team + Mentorship

If you're an early career Speech Pathologist looking for a team that celebrates your curiosity, values your wellbeing, and invests in your development, this is the opportunity for you.

Our client is a long-established, community-focused speech pathology clinic with over 11 years of experience and 10 welcoming locations across Melbourne’s western suburbs. They are proud to offer early career clinicians the tools, support, and flexibility needed to build a meaningful and rewarding career.

Choose your base: Essendon or Yarraville – or enjoy a mix!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Earn $85,000–$120,000 + super– aligned to your experience and goals
• Enjoy 7 extra weeks of paid leave annually– time to recharge and reflect
• Dedicated onboarding & weekly mentoring – you're never left to figure things out alone
• Annual PD allowance + in-house workshops –build confidence and clinical skills
• Manageable caseloads – learn at your own pace without burnout
• Experience both clinic and community work –including schools and kinders
• Tailored career progression – develop your interests, your way
• Opportunities to run fun groups and school-based programs
• All tech provided – laptop, iPad, and full therapy toolkit
• Flexible start date – begin when you're ready

About the role:

• Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days/week)
• Based in Essendon or Yarraville clinics
• Support children aged 18 months–16 years
• Develop skills across speech, language, fluency, literacy, AAC, and play-based therapy
• Deliver sessions in clinic and community settings (e.g. schools, kindergartens)
• Full admin support – so you can focus on what matters most: your clients

Support That Makes a Difference:

• Weekly 1:1 supervision with experienced senior clinicians
• Regular team case discussions and peer support
• Hands-on shadowing and step-by-step training
• Encouragement to progress at your own pace – no pressure, just support

Requirements/Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights

Additional information

• Paediatric clients aged 18 months-16 years | Clinic + school visits
• Weekly 1:1 clinical supervision with hands on training and shadowing
• Additional 7 weeks of paid leave per year