Senior Speech Pathologist

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hanen program training

Job summary

Curamoir Healthcare Recruitment seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to support children’s communication and feeding development across two Melbourne clinics. You’ll lead clinical supervision, mentor junior clinicians and align services with best-practice evidence.

You will provide assessments and targeted interventions for 0–18 years, focusing on under-five cohorts and complex needs, while collaborating with families and schools. Hanen training is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
• Minimum 2 years paediatric clinical experience, leadership or supervision preferred.
• Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and intervention to children aged 0–18 years, with emphasis on early intervention.
• Lead clinical supervision of junior speech pathologists and students.
• Collaborate with families, schools and other professionals to elevate service quality.
• Contribute to shaping clinical services and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Paediatric experience

Supervision

Clinical reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Speech Pathology

Tools

Hanen program

Job description

$90,000 - $115,000 a year

Permanent

Join Us as a Senior Speech Pathologist – Make a Real Impact in Paediatric Care!Are you passionate about supporting children’s communication and feeding development while leading and mentoring a dynamic team? This is your chance to take the next step in your career within a supportive and values-driven environment, offering meaningful clinical work paired with professional growth.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $115,000 plus super
• Flexible work schedule across two clinic locations in Malvern East and Bentleigh East
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with regular professional development
• Opportunities to supervise early career clinicians and speech pathology students
• Comprehensive administrative support freeing you to focus on clinical practice
• Access to clinical resources and training, including Hanen program

The Role:As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will provide expert assessment and intervention to children aged 0–18 years, focusing heavily on early intervention for those under five, including those with complex communication needs such as neurodivergence, AAC users, and feeding difficulties. Your role is integral in delivering personalised, evidence-based therapy that empowers families and supports school collaboration.

You’ll also lead the clinical supervision of junior speech pathologists and students, guiding their professional development and fostering a culture of learning and clinical excellence. Your contribution will extend to shaping clinical services and participating in team meetings aimed at elevating service quality across the practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Minimum 2years’ paediatric clinical experience, with leadership or supervision experience preferred
• Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for occasional travel
• Basic Professional Indemnity Insurance and Medicare Providers Number