Local Speech Pathologist – Flexible Hours

Ability Action Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Leave purchase options

Corporate discounts

Flexible work hours

Laptop provided

Smartphone provided

PD allowance

Performance incentives

Kilometre reimbursement

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Canberra region, delivering evidence-based therapy in homes, schools and outreach settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support communication, participation and independence.

You will manage a varied caseload across the lifespan, including feeding, early language, dysphagia and AAC, with supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership required.
• 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 needs such as feeding, language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop 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

Speech pathology

Community-based care

Team collaboration

Education

Speech Pathology Australia membership (SPA)

Job description

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Canberra region, delivering evidence-based therapy in homes, schools and outreach settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support communication, participation and independence.

You will manage a varied caseload across the lifespan, including feeding, early language, dysphagia and AAC, with supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.