Senior Speech Pathologist

Happy Dots Therapy Services For Children

Newcastle City Council

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Happy Dots Therapy Services For Children in Newcastle region seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist with at least 7 years' post-graduate experience to practise at an advanced level, mentor others, and influence service development. You will work across clinic, school, and community settings within a multidisciplinary team.

This senior role offers leadership responsibilities, structured supervision, and opportunities to shape clinical governance while delivering evidence-informed, family-centred

Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA registration required.
Minimum 7 years' post-graduate experience in paediatric settings.
Proven experience mentoring or supervising early-career speech pathologists.
Ability to manage complex paediatric caseloads and document thoroughly.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced clinical practice for 0–18 years with complex cases.
Provide supervision and mentoring to junior therapists.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement and governance.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across clinic, school, and community.
Deliver training and internal professional development.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

NDIS knowledge

Mentoring

Communication

Leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist ready to step into a true senior role? Where your clinical expertise is respected, your leadership is valued, and your influence shapes both children's outcomes and the future of a growing service? At Happy Dots Therapy Services for Children, we are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist with at least 7 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to practise at an advanced level while mentoring and elevating others. For over a decade, Happy Dots has delivered high-quality, evidence-informed, family-centred therapy to children across the Newcastle region. Our values - Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Creativity - are embedded in everything we do.

About the Role

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will operate at an advanced practice level, managing a complex paediatric caseload (0-18 years) while dedicating structured time to supervision, mentoring, and internal training. You will work across clinic, school, and community settings, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to clinical governance, innovation, and service excellence. This is not just another clinical role. It is an opportunity to:

Lead within your discipline
Mentor and grow emerging therapists
Influence service development and quality improvement
Deliver meaningful, holistic therapy that genuinely changes lives

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Clinical Practice

Deliver comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and complex communication needs.
Develop goal-driven, family-centred therapy plans aligned with functional and outcomes.
Provide consultation and intervention within schools and community environments.
Liaise closely with other allied health professionals, educators, and families to ensure integrated care.
Facilitate group programs and contribute to service innovation.
Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and NDIS compliance.
Consistently achieve strong client satisfaction outcomes.
Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical pathway design.
Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.

Leadership, Mentoring & Clinical Support

Provide regular supervision and mentoring to speech pathologists.
Support early-career clinicians in clinical reasoning, caseload management, and professional development.
Deliver internal training and contribute to peer learning sessions.
Assist in onboarding new clinicians.
Provide feedback to leadership on service delivery and team development.
Model best practice in professionalism, time management, and documentation standards.
Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical pathway design.
Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.

Why You'll Love Working at Happy Dots

Meaningful Work

Be part of a team that changes lives daily, helping children and families achieve milestones and breakthroughs.

Clinical Autonomy with Leadership Influence

Shape your caseload, lead initiatives, and contributemeaningfully to strategic decisions.

Structured Leadership Role

This is a formally recognised senior position with mentoring responsibilities built into KPIs - not an informal add-on.

Growth & Development

Access structured supervision, leadership mentoring, in house training opportunities including trauma informed supervision sessions with a paediatric psychologist and a generous professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning..

Collaboration & Connection

Work alongside experienced therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Support & Resources

You'll have access to everything you need to deliver exceptional care. From a company car for community visits to your own laptop, iPad, and dictation software for seamless reporting, plus beautiful, well-equipped therapy spaces and sensory gyms designed to inspire creativity and connection.

Admin Support

we take care of your schedule which gives you more time to focus on therapy with your clients. Plus your own allocated admin time each day

Competitive Compensation

Your hard work is recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary. We value our employees and offer remuneration that reflects your experience and the difference you make.

Flexibility & Balance

We understand life's demands. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or a 9-day fortnight, we'll work with you to create a rhythm that fits.

Wellbeing Support

Your mental health and wellbeing matter to us. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling and support sessions as needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential