Senior/ Lead Speech Pathologist

Connect2Care; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work (community, clinics, WFH)

Professional development allowance

KPI & loyalty bonuses

Discounted private health insurance

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Melbourne seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality therapy while supporting early-career clinicians. Flexible work options include community, clinic, and telehealth settings. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience, relevant registration, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in speech pathology.
• Strong mentoring and clinical communication skills required.
• WWCC, NDIS Worker Check, and Police Check mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality therapy to a varied caseload.
• Provide supervision and support to junior team members.
• Lead complex client planning and collaboration.

Skills

Mentoring skills

Clinical communication

Education

3+ years’ experience & SPA registration

Tools

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Job description

Overview

Senior / Lead Speech Pathologist – Melbourne
Full-time or part-time | Relocation supported | Flexible & hybrid (work from community, clinics and WFH)

Lead, mentor, and shape the future of allied health. At Connect2Care, we’re looking for a Senior or Lead Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step — combining clinical work with mentoring and leadership across a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Whether you’re looking to refine your specialty, support early-career clinicians, or influence best-practice care, this is a role where your expertise makes a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality therapy to a varied caseload (children & adults)
• Provide supervision and support to junior team members
• Lead complex client planning and team collaboration
• Contribute to service design, professional development (PD) and quality improvement
• Mix of school, community, clinic, and telehealth work

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience & SPA registration (or eligibility)
• Strong mentoring and clinical communication skills
• WWCC, NDIS Worker Check, Police Check
• Driver’s licence + reliable vehicle
• Professional Indemnity Insurance

Benefits

• Leadership opportunities and structured support
• Flexible work (schools, clinic space and WFH)
• PD allowance + paid study leave
• Admin support + tech provided + toll pass
• KPI & loyalty bonuses
• Discounted private health insurance
• Annual leave loading
• Social events, wellbeing-support & more

The Application Process

If you think you would be a good fit at Connect2Care, we would love to hear from you. To view and apply for a role at Connect2Care, please visit https://connect2care.com.au/career-opportunities/

Alternatively, if you would like to have a private and confidential conversation with someone from our Recruitment Team, please call 1800 950 288.