Speech Patholgist

Australian Disability Support Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Clinical supervision

Professional development

Flexible working

Collaborative team environment

Career progression

Service development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

WA presence

Job summary

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is expanding into Victoria with a full-time Speech Pathologist position in McKinnon, VIC. You will deliver person-centred assessments and interventions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to shaping Victorian services.

The role requires a degree in Speech Pathology, CPSP eligibility, and experience with disability or communication needs, along with strong documentation and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for CPSP status with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience with disability, developmental, or communication needs considered advantageous
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to produce high-quality clinical documentation and reports
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech pathology assessments using standardised tools
• Assess and support communication, fluency, voice and swallowing needs within scope
• Develop individualised, person-centred therapy plans based on assessments
• Deliver evidence-based interventions to a diverse participant group
• Monitor progress and adapt intervention strategies as needed
• Prepare clinical documentation and progress reports for participants and funding bodies
• Collaborate with psychologists, occupational therapists, and other health professionals
• Provide education and strategies to families and carers
• Liaise with referrers and stakeholders for coordinated care
• Contribute to development of Victorian operations
• Participate in supervision and professional development
• Maintain practice in line with SP Australia standards

Skills

Communication

Clinical reasoning

Documentation

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Speech Pathology

Job description

Australian Disability Support Services – McKinnon VIC

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability, NDIS-accredited national services provider currently operating three locations in WA. As part of our continued growth, we are now expanding into Victoria, with an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join our new team in McKinnon, VIC 3204.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity to join ADSS at an exciting stage of our Victorian expansion. You will have the opportunity to help shape our speech pathology services in Victoria, supported by an established multidisciplinary organisation.

As a Speech Pathologist with ADSS, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention to individuals with disability and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and other professionals to improve communication, independence, participation and quality of life.

About the role

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability, NDIS-accredited national services provider currently operating three locations in WA. As part of our continued growth, we are now expanding into Victoria, with an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join our new team in McKinnon, VIC 3204.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity to join ADSS at an exciting stage of our Victorian expansion. You will have the opportunity to help shape our speech pathology services in Victoria, supported by an established multidisciplinary organisation.

As a Speech Pathologist with ADSS, you will provide high-quality, person-centred assessment and intervention to individuals with disability and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and other professionals to improve communication, independence, participation and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive speech pathology assessments using appropriate standardised and non-standardised assessment tools

• Assess and support participants with speech, language, communication, fluency, voice and swallowing needs, within your scope of practice

• Develop individualised, person-centred therapy plans based on assessment findings, participant goals and functional needs

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology interventions across a diverse participant population

• Monitor participant progress, regularly review outcomes and adapt intervention strategies as required

• Prepare high-quality clinical documentation, progress reports and recommendations for participants and relevant funding bodies

• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, occupational therapists, support workers and other health professionals

• Provide education, training and practical strategies to families, carers and support workers to promote the implementation of therapeutic goals in everyday environments

• Liaise with referrers, healthcare professionals, support coordinators and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated care

• Contribute to the development of ADSS's speech pathology services as we establish and grow our Victorian operations

• Participate in clinical supervision, professional development and quality-improvement activities

• Maintain professional practice in accordance with Speech Pathology Australia standards, relevant legislation and organisational policies

What we're looking for

• A recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

• Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia

• Experience working with people with disability, developmental or communication needs is highly regarded

• Sound knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches

• Strong clinical reasoning and a person-centred approach to service delivery

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to produce high-quality clinical documentation and professional reports

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one

• Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport where community-based services are required

Desirable:

• Experience working within the NDIS or disability sector

• Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Experience supporting participants with complex communication needs

• Experience providing community-based or multidisciplinary services

What we offer

At ADSS, we recognise that attracting and retaining excellent clinicians means providing the right professional environment and support.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and qualifications

• Ongoing clinical supervision and professional support

• Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning

• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

• A collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team environment

• Opportunities for career progression and leadership as our Victorian services expand

• The opportunity to help shape and develop a growing speech pathology service

• A workplace culture that values professional autonomy, collaboration and high-quality clinical care

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support

• The backing of an established organisation with an existing presence across three locations in Western Australia

About Australian Disability Support Services

Australian Disability Support Services (ADSS) is an established disability and allied health services organisation committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support to people with disability.

With an established presence across three locations in Western Australia, ADSS brings together professionals from multiple disciplines to provide coordinated and holistic services tailored to the individual needs and goals of our participants.

We are now entering an exciting new phase of growth with our expansion into Victoria. Our McKinnon service represents an important step in developing ADSS's Victorian presence, and we are looking for passionate clinicians who would like to grow with us.

Our approach is centred on respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability and quality. We aim to create an environment where participants feel supported to achieve meaningful outcomes and where clinicians have the professional support, autonomy and opportunities they need to thrive.