Senior Speech Pathologist - Team Lead

Connect Paediatric Therapy Services; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Paediatric Therapy Services in Karratha, WA is seeking a full-time Speech Pathologist to deliver high-level services to children. The role includes individual and group therapy, telehealth, and school-based programs, with collaboration across families, schools and health teams. Supervision and outreach duties are also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose communication and/or feeding disorders in children and young people.
• Deliver high-level speech pathology services through individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, home programs and school programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of therapy programs and document progress and goals.
• Consult with families, schools and stakeholders on assessment, diagnosis and management.
• Provide clinical support and guidance to the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary team.
• Supervise allied health assistants as required.
• Participate in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs.
• Develop and maintain client management resources and programs.
• Participate in quality improvement to evaluate service delivery.

Job description

Karratha, Western Australia 6714, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 15 Oct 2026

Description

Clinical

• Assessment, diagnosis of children and young people presenting with communication and/or feeding disorders.
• Plans and provides high level speech pathology services to clients through individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, home programs and school programs for children.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of therapy programs and services.
• Identifies and documents client goals, evaluate progress and plan re-evaluation.
• Consults with family, school and other relevant stakeholders regarding assessment, diagnosis and management, including for clients with complex needs.
• Provides clinical support and guidance to members of the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary allied health team.
• Provides appropriate programming and supervision to allied health assistants as required.
• Participates in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs.
• Develops and maintains resources for client management (e.g. programs).
• Initiates and participates in quality improvement in consultation with line manager to evaluate service delivery and meet customer needs.
• Participates in ongoing evaluation of clinical practice.
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Administration

• Maintains own calendar and client database.
• Maintains client information in accordance with organisational, professional and the National Disability Insurance Scheme requirements.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.

Education/Training

• Develops, prepares and presents training for staff in relation to speech pathology interventions.
• Develops resources and programs for the use of other staff in areas of expertise.
• Assists with supervision and development of students and colleagues.
• Engages in continued professional development/education and ensures continued eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Participates in performance planning and performance reviews.

Other

• Performs duties in accordance with organisational Policies and Procedures.
• Performs duties in line with the organisation's, Speech Pathology Australia's (SPA) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme's Codes of Conduct.
• Performs duties in line with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) and Disability Services Act (1993).
• Performs duties in accordance with relevant Occupational Health and Safety and Equal Opportunity Legislation.
• Conducts duties in a manner that is ethical and promotes a positive image of Connect Paediatric Therapy Services.
• Delivers outreach services as required.