Paediatric Speech Pathologist — Flexible Roles & Impact

Leap Therapy Group; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance

Supervision and mentoring

Flexible working arrangements

Admin support

Job summary

Leap Therapy Group is seeking a paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Sutherland Shire team on a part-time or full-time basis. You will manage a caseload of children, collaborate with families, and prioritise family-centred practices while balancing admin tasks, planning, and professional development.

New graduates welcome via our leadership program and supervision regime. We support continued PD, flexible working arrangements, and two clinics to keep your week engaging across Kirrawee and

Qualifications

• Speech Pathology degree and eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and Driver's Licence.
• Strong knowledge of child speech, language and communication development.
• Proficiency in conducting and interpreting formal and informal assessments and evidence-based intervention.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with children, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to family-centred practice and ability to manage multiple cases with detailed records.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive paediatric speech, language and communication assessments using standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver direct speech pathology therapy sessions to children with articulation, fluency, language delay and pragmatic language needs.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers to provide guidance, strategies and support at home.
• Liaise with schools, early intervention services and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical documentation including reports, plans and progress notes.
• Monitor and evaluate client progress, adjusting therapy approaches as needed.
• Contribute to the professional development of the team through sharing knowledge and best practice.
• Uphold all professional and ethical standards per Speech Pathology Australia guidelines.

Skills

Child language development

Assessment proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Family-centred practice

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Leap Therapy Group is seeking a paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Sutherland Shire team on a part-time or full-time basis. You will manage a caseload of children, collaborate with families, and prioritise family-centred practices while balancing admin tasks, planning, and professional development.

New graduates welcome via our leadership program and supervision regime. We support continued PD, flexible working arrangements, and two clinics to keep your week engaging across Kirrawee and