Speech Language Pathologist

LEAP Centre; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 88 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LEAP Centre in Sydney's Northern Beaches is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist based at Frenchs Forest, NSW. You will assess, diagnose, and implement evidence-based interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs.

You will run individual therapy sessions, develop treatment plans, and document progress while collaborating with families to support goals across home, school, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience with paediatric speech, language, and communication needs.
• Experience with dysphagia and safe feeding strategies.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication with families and carers.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development.

Responsabilités

• Conduct individual therapy sessions and develop treatment plans.
• Assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Document clinical progress and communicate with families.
• Collaborate with families across home, school, and community.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated care.
• Participate in case discussions and service development.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning and best-practice updates.

Connaissances

Speech Therapy

Pediatric therapy

Language disorders

Dysphagia management

Assessment & diagnosis

Family collaboration

Documentation

Evidence-based practice

Formation

Bachelor/Master in Speech Pathology

Description du poste

Company Description

LEAP Centre, located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, provides specialized therapy services that support children and young people to thrive in their daily lives. The team offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy, tailored to each individual’s developmental needs. Therapy is delivered in a warm, supportive environment that encourages confidence and growth, with a strong focus on family-centered collaboration. Interventions are informed by current research and designed to be engaging, helping children build practical skills, communicate effectively, and participate in their communities. LEAP Centre is dedicated to celebrating each step of progress and empowering children to reach their full potential.

Role Description

The Speech Language Pathologist is a full-time, on-site role based at LEAP Centre in Frenchs Forest, NSW. The role involves providing assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting clinical progress, and collaborating with families and caregivers to support goals across home, school, and community settings. The Speech Language Pathologist will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapists and physiotherapists, to deliver integrated, family-centered care. The role also includes participation in case discussions, contribution to service development, and ongoing professional learning to maintain best practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Speech Therapy and management of Speech sound disorders.


• Experience working with Communication Disorders, including social communication and pragmatic difficulties.


• Competence in assessing and treating Language Disorders across receptive and expressive domains.


• Knowledge and experience in supporting clients with Dysphagia, including safe swallowing and feeding strategies where relevant.


• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or equivalent professional body).


• Experience working with children and families in paediatric therapy settings, preferably in multidisciplinary teams.


• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and written documentation skills, with the ability to build trust with children, families, and colleagues.


• Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and culturally responsive, inclusive care.

Salary

$88,000 - $115,000 inclusive of superannuation