Senior Speech Pathologist — Flexible, Community-Based Impact

MedHealth; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Flexible hours

Competitive package

Mentorship & development

Job summary

MedHealth in Australia seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region. You will deliver community-based therapy within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to improve communication, participation and independence.

You will receive weekly supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development, with flexible work hours to suit full-time or part-time arrangements, including home visits and access to office/clinic spaces.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist or Senior Speech Pathologist beyond graduation
• Passionate about community-based support for people with disability
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Desire to mentor graduates and early career clinicians

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, community-based caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings
• Work with individuals across the lifespan, including early intervention, paediatrics, adolescents and adults
• Support needs such as feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC
• Conduct observations and standardized assessments to develop participant-centered goals
• Deliver evidence-based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes
• Caseload tailored to your experience, interests and goals
• Support graduates and early career clinicians' development

Skills

Senior Speech Pathologist

SPA membership

Community-based care

Time management

Team collaboration

Mentor graduates

Job description

MedHealth in Australia seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region. You will deliver community-based therapy within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to improve communication, participation and independence.

You will receive weekly supervision, mentoring and ongoing professional development, with flexible work hours to suit full-time or part-time arrangements, including home visits and access to office/clinic spaces.