Remote Speech Pathologist for Teens & Young Adults

Aged & Community Services Australia; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Newcastle East, NSW, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support teens and young adults across community, school and home-based settings. You will manage a varied caseload with autonomy, backed by an Allied Health Manager, with opportunities to develop AAC and other specialisms.

The role offers flexible work-from-home arrangements, strong team culture, and clear pathways to leadership or specialist clinical roles as the service grows over the next year.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership or eligibility.
• Interest or experience in AAC, stuttering and functional assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously across community settings.
• Current driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Work with NDIS participants across varied caseload focusing on teens and young adults.
• Support clients with communication, speech development, AAC and capacity-building goals.
• Autonomy to manage caseload with support from Allied Health Manager.
• Grow with expanding service over the next 12 months.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Self Motivation

Allied Health

Pediatrics

Nursing Home Care

Speech-Language Pathology

Carrying out Assessments

Driving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

SPA membership or eligibility

Job description

Catholic Healthcare in Newcastle East, NSW, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support teens and young adults across community, school and home-based settings. You will manage a varied caseload with autonomy, backed by an Allied Health Manager, with opportunities to develop AAC and other specialisms.

The role offers flexible work-from-home arrangements, strong team culture, and clear pathways to leadership or specialist clinical roles as the service grows over the next year.