Paediatric Speech Therapist

Happy Therapy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Happy Therapy is a Western Sydney-based team of speech and occupational therapists focused on early intervention and collaborative care. This full-time, on-site Paediatric Speech Therapist role is based in Mount Pritchard, NSW, and involves assessments, therapy planning, and delivering interventions for children with speech, language, and feeding needs.

You will collaborate with families, carers, educators and allied health professionals, maintaining documentation and contributing to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership or eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in paediatric assessment and intervention across speech, language, social communication and literacy, including work with children with disabilities.
• Strong client- and family-centered care, including working with carers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop clear therapy goals, write reports, maintain timely documentation and manage a varied clinical caseload.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional learning and reflective clinical work.
• Registration and clearances as required to work with children (WG/WCC and NPC), and valid work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized and informal assessments and develop individualized therapy plans.
• Deliver one-on-one and small group interventions for children with speech, language and feeding needs.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and progress reports; contribute to funding/NDIS documentation.
• Collaborate with families, carers, educators and other allied health professionals; participate in case conferences.
• Engage in professional development to ensure practice remains current and evidence-based.

Skills

Paediatric assessment

Individual therapy planning

Documentation and reporting

Family-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication with carers

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Company Description

Happy Therapy is a dynamic team of caring speech and occupational therapists based in Western Sydney, supporting clients across the lifespan. The practice focuses strongly on early intervention, encouraging clients and carers to seek support as soon as needs are identified. Services include comprehensive assessment and therapy for people with a disability, tailored to individual goals and abilities. The team works closely with carers and families to deliver collaborative, evidence-based care and achieve the best possible outcomes. Happy Therapy promotes a friendly, supportive environment where clinicians can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in their community.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Paediatric Speech Therapist role based in Mount Pritchard, NSW. The Paediatric Speech Therapist will provide assessment and therapy to children with speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing needs, including those with disabilities. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting standardized and informal assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, and delivering one-on-one and small group interventions. The role involves maintaining accurate clinical documentation, preparing progress reports, and contributing to funding or NDIS-related documentation as required. The therapist will collaborate closely with families, carers, educators, and other allied health professionals, participate in case conferences, and engage in professional development to ensure practice remains current and evidence-based.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in paediatric assessment and intervention across speech, language, social communication, and literacy, including work with children with disabilities.
• Strong skills in client- and family-centered care, including working collaboratively with carers, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to develop clear therapy goals, write reports, maintain timely documentation, and manage a varied clinical caseload.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain clinical concepts in accessible, supportive language.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional learning, and reflective clinical work.
• Organizational and time-management skills to plan sessions, track progress, and meet reporting and compliance requirements.
• Registration and clearances as required to work with children (e.g., Working With Children Check and National Police Check), and valid work rights in Australia.
• Experience in community, school, or clinic-based paediatric settings is highly regarded; NDIS experience is an advantage.