Experienced Speech Pathologist - Multidisciplinary Team | Croudace Bay

Healthcarelink Support; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Professional development

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Mentorship

Career progression

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join a not-for-profit team in Croudace Bay, NSW. The role covers in-clinic, home, and school visits, with a varied paediatric focus and strong multidisciplinary collaboration.

You will deliver assessment and intervention, manage caseloads autonomously, and mentor graduates within a supportive, evidence-based framework. The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) registration or willingness to obtain registration.
• Demonstrated experience as a Speech Pathologist, senior-level experience highly regarded.
• Passion for working with people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and rewarding caseload.
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention services.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to new graduates and students.
• Contribute to clinical excellence and service development initiatives.
• Participate in research collaborations and evidence-based practice projects.
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers, and support networks.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Autonomous practice

Paediatric care

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA registration

Job description

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Permanent full time or part time

Work setting: In-clinic, home & school visits

Salary offer: up to $130k per annum salary package (depending on experience)

Location: Croudace Bay

About the company

Our client is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives. They are recognised for their commitment to delivering specialised, evidence-based therapy services and fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture.

Based in Croudace Bay, NSW, their well-resourced therapy centre is home to an experienced multidisciplinary team providing services across the lifespan. The centre offers a range of specialised programs and clinics, including early diagnosis services, custom wheelchair seating clinics, group therapy programs, school holiday programs, and community engagement initiatives.

With a strong reputation for excellence in supporting clients with complex needs, the team prides itself on collaboration, professional development, and delivering person-centred care that makes a meaningful impact.

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in Croudace Bay.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced Speech Pathologist who is passionate about working with people with disabilities and enjoys both autonomous practice and collaborative team-based care. You will work alongside experienced Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech Pathologists to deliver high-quality services across a varied caseload, with a strong focus on paediatric clients. The role offers opportunities to:

• Manage a diverse and rewarding caseload
• Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention services
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes for clients
• Provide mentorship and supervision to new graduates and students
• Contribute to clinical excellence and service development initiatives
• Participate in research collaborations and evidence-based practice projects
• Build strong relationships with clients, families, carers, and support networks

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements with full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Flexible and compressed working hours
• Salary package of up to $130,000 (depending on experience)
• Salary packaging benefits, including tax savings on meal, entertainment, and venue hire expenses
• Exceptional professional development support valued at up to $20,000 annually
• Comprehensive clinical supervision, mentoring, and governance support
• Clear career progression pathways across clinical specialisation, leadership, research, and management
• Discounted gym and fitness memberships
• 12 weeks paid parental leave plus 2 weeks paid partner leave
• Additional leave benefits including bonus leave, compassionate leave, purchased leave options, and an additional organisation-wide holiday
• Access to extensive in-house training and professional development programs
• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) registration or willingness to obtain registration
• Demonstrated experience as a Speech Pathologist, with senior-level experience highly regarded
• Passion for working with people with disabilities and complex needs
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
• Current Australian Driver's Licence