Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

PD allowance

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to lead a small team, supervise junior Speech Pathologists and students, and manage a paediatric caseload aged 0–30. The role offers hybrid working, a brand-new clinic, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Earn above‑award salaries ($90,000–$105,000 + super) with a $2,000 PD allowance and a supportive culture focused on wellbeing and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience

Responsibilities

• Majority clinic-based position
• Supervising junior Speech Pathologists and Speech Pathologist students
• Caseload of ages 0-30 with opportunities to tailor your caseload
• Mix of NDIS and Private Clients - ASD, ADHD, global developmental delay, OCD, ODD, CP, Down Syndrome, anxiety, language delays, complex communication plus much more
• Providing evidence-based assessment and therapy
• Liaising with external stakeholders
• Opportunities to work in schools (if desired)

Skills

Speech path supervision

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Supervise Junior Speech Pathologists and students whilst managing a reduced varied paediatric caseload
• Salaries between $90,000 - $105,000 + Super + $2,000 PD allowance
• Low turnover of staff due to amazing workplace culture

This highly reputable clinic specialises in integrated allied health services for children and young adults. Their vision is to create a world where all families and individuals (regardless of disability) are celebrated by, empowered by, and included in their community.

The company is currently seeking a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join their team. The company has all the foundations for a great workplace with a state-of-the-art new clinic, unrivalled team culture and constant learning/development opportunities.

Full-time and part-time options are available, the clinic is located 10 minutes from Newcastle's CBD.

What you will be doing:

• Majority clinic-based position
• Supervising junior Speech Pathologists and Speech Pathologist students
• Caseload of ages 0-30 with opportunities to tailor your caseload to your preference
• Mix of NDIS and Private Clients - ASD, ADHD, global developmental delay, OCD, ODD, CP, Down Syndrome, anxiety, language delays, complex communication plus much more
• Providing evidence-based assessment and therapy
• Liaising with external stakeholders
• Opportunities to work in schools (if desired)

Why this role:

• Above award pay rates - earn between $90,000 - $105,000 + super
• Extensive induction program plus a slow increase in the number of clients you are seeing per day
• Professional Development allowance of $2000 per year
• Weekly team meetings with discussions around complex cases
• Focus on well-being with regular wellness check-ins
• Fantastic admin support
• Opportunities to engage in projects within the community
• Hybrid working
• Weekly or fortnightly supervision depending on experience
• Integrated working with other Speech Pathologists as well as Occupational Therapists
• Internal PD sessions once a term
• Work out of a brand-new clinic with the most incredible sensory room plus all the resources you could dream of having!
• Extremely manageable caseload
• Focus on a positive working environment and great team culture with regular social events and celebrations of life events

Requirements/Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights
• Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one
• Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience

Additional information

• Weekly team meetings with discussions around complex cases
• Internal PD sessions once a term
• Work out of a brand-new clinic with the most incredible sensory room