Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Newcastle

Gorilla Jobs; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 91 000 - 117 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Friday afternoons off

Weekly supervision

Quarterly bonuses

Résumé du poste

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Newcastle team. You will provide evidence-based assessment and therapy to children with diverse needs, developing individualised plans in collaboration with families and professionals.

The role offers flexible shifts, Friday afternoons off, and strong clinical supervision in a supportive paediatric service known for family-centered care.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Minimum 2 years postgrad experience in paediatric practice.

Responsabilités

• Provide engaging, evidence‑based assessment and therapy to children with communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing needs.
• Develop individualised therapy plans with families and other professionals.
• Deliver services in clinic with occasional school or home visits; participate in group programs.

Connaissances

Paediatric practice

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Description du poste

Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Newcastle

• Real flexibility: Design your week around flexible shifts, including Friday afternoons off
• Exceptional clinical support: Weekly 1:1 supervision, peer mentoring and structured development
• Realistic billables and excellent resources: Dedicated admin support plus a $1,500 annual PD budget

• Real flexibility: Design your week around flexible shifts, including Friday afternoons off
• Exceptional clinical support: Weekly 1:1 supervision, peer mentoring and structured development
• Realistic billables and excellent resources: Dedicated admin support plus a $1,500 annual PD budget

This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech Pathologist with at least two years of experience to join a highly regarded paediatric service supporting children and families throughout Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

The organisation is known for its family-centred, evidence-based approach and genuinely supportive team culture. You’ll have the freedom to shape your working week while receiving regular clinical supervision, structured mentoring and access to excellent professional development.

This role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, with a negotiable start date.

• Salary: $91,000–$117,000 + super
• Additional earnings: Transparent quarterly bonuses
• Employment: Full-time or part-time
• Location: Newcastle
• Experience: Minimum two years’ postgraduate experience
• Start date: Negotiable

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Genuine flexibility: Choose morning or afternoon shifts across extended opening hours
• Friday afternoons off: The service operates from 7:30am–1:00pm on Fridays
• Manageable expectations: Realistic billable targets focused on quality clinical outcomes
• Weekly supervision: Dedicated 1:1 clinical supervision and 60-minute peer mentoring
• Structured development: Clear learning pathways designed to build your confidence and clinical expertise
• Excellent professional development: Access to foundational programs including Hanen, Sounds-Write and Lidcombe
• Annual PD allowance: $1,500 toward external training and courses
• Quarterly bonuses: Clear targets, visible progress and transparent payments
• Strong administrative support: A dedicated client experience team manages administration so you can focus on your clients
• Excellent clinical resources: Access to modern assessments, therapy tools and well-equipped spaces
• Inclusive culture: Join a service committed to diversity, neurodiversity-affirming practice and individualised care

About the Role

You’ll provide engaging, evidence-based assessment and therapy to children with a range of communication, literacy, feeding and swallowing needs.
Your caseload may include:

• Speech sound development
• Expressive and receptive language
• Stuttering
• Literacy
• Feeding and swallowing
• Play and connection
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Most services are delivered within a well-resourced clinic environment, with occasional school or home visits and opportunities to participate in group programs where appropriate.

You’ll work closely with children, families and other professionals to develop individualised therapy plans that recognise each child’s strengths, interests and goals.

About You

You’ll be a warm, collaborative Speech Pathologist who values evidence-based practice, meaningful clinical support and positive outcomes for children and their families.
To be considered, you’ll need:

• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Minimum 2 years of postgrad experience desired
• Experience or a genuine interest in paediatric practice
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative, family-centred approach

You don’t need to be highly senior—this opportunity would suit a clinician who has developed solid foundational skills and is ready to continue growing within a supportive paediatric team.

Additional information

• Friday afternoons off
• Weekly supervision
• Quarterly bonuses