Senior Speech Pathologist – Melaleuca Therapies

Northern Territory Phn; Australia; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca Therapies is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive services for children and young people aged 0–18, with some adult caseload, across the Gove Peninsula and remote communities. The role combines assessment, intervention and consultancy with supervision responsibilities.

You will travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, mentor team members and collaborate with local services, NDHS and schools to support communication outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership/registration.
• Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
• Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy
• Support speech, language, AAC and mealtime needs
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring
• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services
• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays

Skills

Speech Pathology Australia membership/

Paediatric experience

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Clinical reasoning

Willingness to travel

Job description

• Senior role with a strong paediatric focus – $107,751 – $119,351 + super & incentives

• Clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development

• Unique opportunity to work across Gove Peninsula and remote communities

About Melaleuca Therapies:

Melaleuca Therapies provides Allied Health services across the Gove Peninsula and wider East Arnhem Land. We are a collaborative team committed to Integrity, Collaboration and Respect, with strong connections to local services and the East Arnhem Kids Hub.

About the Role:

As Senior Speech Pathologist, you will provide high-quality, culturally responsive Speech Pathology services, primarily supporting children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework.

You will:

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy

• Support speech, language, AAC and mealtime needs

• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring

• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services

• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays

About You:

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership/registration

• Paediatric experience or a strong interest in paediatrics

• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload

• Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities

• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel

Experience in remote practice, disability, NDIS, neurodiversity-affirming practice or transdisciplinary models will be highly regarded.