Senior Speech Pathologist

National 360; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

PD days

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development $1500

Wellbeing support

Novated leasing

Pet-friendly offices

Team-building events

Laptop & phone

Job summary

National 360’s Geelong team is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to mentor emerging clinicians, strengthen best practice, and contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

You will manage a flexible caseload across language, swallowing, paediatrics and dysphagia, with options for clinic, community visits and telehealth. The role offers supervision, PD, and a clear pathway for career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current SPA Registration (or pending).
• Full Australian working rights (or pending).
• Minimum 3+ years experience in community/private/acute settings.
• Access to own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• NDIS Workers Check and Working With Children Check (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload aligned with your interests across language, swallowing, dysphagia, paediatrics, or a generalist mix.
• Work from home and attend Geelong office as needed.
• Provide supervision and career development support within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech pathologists and behaviour support practitioners.
• Supervise speech pathologists and university students.
• Contribute to team growth through senior meetings and initiatives.

Skills

Clinical mentorship

Communication

NDIS experience

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Tools

SPA Registration

Job description

Join National 360’s Geelong team as a Senior Speech Pathologist and play a key role in mentoring emerging speech pathologists, strengthening best practice in service delivery, and contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

About The Role

• Manage a caseload aligned with your interests, whether that’s language, swallowing, ACC, dysphagia, paediatrics, or a varied generalist mix across community visits, telehealth, and clinic sessions.
• Enjoy flexibility in setting your appointments, working from home and joining the team in the Geelong office.
• Receive regular supervision, professional development, and career progression support with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and behaviour support practitioners dedicated to making a real community impact.
• Use your clinical skills to motivate and empower clients; NDIS experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Play an active role in senior team meetings and initiatives that encourage growth and team development.
• Provide clinical supervision to speech pathologist and university students, sharing your expertise and nurturing new talent.
• Participate in team social events, lunches, and celebrations, fostering connection, a positive workplace culture, and the occasional coffee run on office days.

For more information or to request the position description, contact Annie Roberts - General Manager of People & Culture via email at [e-mail]

360 Benefits

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year to use on external PD or simply resting & recharging.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family via our EAP service, Sonder.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.
• Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry-leading benefits & reward programs, visit https://national360.com.au/360-benefits-rewards/

About You

• You hold a relevant Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• You have current SPA Registration (or pending).
• You have full Australian working rights (or pending).
• You have a minimum of 3 + years experience in community, private or acute settings.
• You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver’s licence.
• You have or willing to obtain a NDIS Workers Check and Working With Children Check.

ABOUT NATIONAL 360

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia’s leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 22 offices across six states, we’re known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.