Senior Speech Pathologist – Illawarra, Community-Based

Ability Action Australia; Wollongong City Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Illawarra region, including Nowra and Wollongong, with a flexible, community-based caseload. You'll work in homes, schools and outreach settings, delivering evidence-based therapy and contributing to a collaborative team.

You'll bring SPA membership and substantial practice beyond graduation, with a passion for disability support, mentoring graduates, and sharing leadership with the regional team.

Qualifications

• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia is required.
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist beyond graduation.
• Passionate about community-based support for people with disability.
• 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 a range of needs such as feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop meaningful, participant-centred goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes.
• Caseload tailored to experience, interests and professional goals.
• Support growth and development of graduates and early career clinicians.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Job description

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Illawarra region, including Nowra and Wollongong, with a flexible, community-based caseload. You'll work in homes, schools and outreach settings, delivering evidence-based therapy and contributing to a collaborative team.

You'll bring SPA membership and substantial practice beyond graduation, with a passion for disability support, mentoring graduates, and sharing leadership with the regional team.