Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Growth & Mentoring

Play With Words Therapy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding program

Clinical mentoring

Career mentoring

Professional development

Fortnightly team learning

Shared lunch breaks

A well-resourced clinic

Variety in session types

Job summary

Play With Words Therapy in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join a family-centred clinic serving children aged 0–12. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for individual sessions and potential group programs.

You’ll work closely with families, educators, and the team to deliver high-quality therapy while engaging in ongoing mentoring, development, and a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or final year eligibility.
• SPA membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Professional Indemnity Insurance, or willingness to obtain.
• Neuroaffirming and strengths-based approach to paediatric therapy.
• Experience with paediatric caseload (new graduates welcome).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and adapt to clinic, childcare, school and telehealth settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mostly individual sessions for children aged 0–12.
• Run group programs when available.
• Collaborate with educators in childcare centres, kindergartens or schools.
• Work with families to support goals and progress.
• Contribute to a supportive clinic culture and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Play With Words Therapy in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join a family-centred clinic serving children aged 0–12. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for individual sessions and potential group programs.

You’ll work closely with families, educators, and the team to deliver high-quality therapy while engaging in ongoing mentoring, development, and a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach.