Speech Pathologist

Early Start Australia Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Start Australia Pty in Seaford is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join a transdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload across clinic, client homes, schools and telehealth.

You’ll partner with families to help children grow and meet individual goals, supported by an efficient admin team to allow you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care and continued professional development within a collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA membership.
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a culturally diverse environment.
• Comprehensive clinical feeding assessment and therapy including differential feeding vs swallowing impairment and sensory feeding difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.
• Work across clinic, client homes, schools and via telehealth.
• Partner with families to help each child grow, develop and achieve individual goals.
• Provide high-quality clinical care within a collaborative, transdisciplinary team.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Confidence in supporting children and

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist – Seaford

Join Early Start Australia as a Senior Speech Pathologist and become part of a knowledgeable, collaborative, and dedicated transdisciplinary clinical team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload, supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through tailored therapy programs and Early Childhood Early Intervention.

Speech Pathologist – Seaford

Join Early Start Australia as a Senior Speech Pathologist and become part of a knowledgeable, collaborative, and dedicated transdisciplinary clinical team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload, supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through tailored therapy programs and Early Childhood Early Intervention.

Working across our clinic, client homes, schools, and via telehealth, you will partner closely with families to help each child grow, develop, and achieve their individual goals.

You will be supported by a highly efficient administration team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care.

What’s In It For You

At Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture. We value connection, collaboration, and celebrating success.

You Will Have Access To

• Rostered CPD hours, including regular individual and group supervision
• Ongoing professional development, including discipline-specific and transdisciplinary training
• Dedicated team collaboration time and national/state clinical meetings
• Mentoring opportunities with internal and external industry experts
• Paid professional development leave
• Paid parental leave
• Performance-based incentives
• Access to employee discounts across a wide range of retailers, including groceries and entertainment

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disability
• Confidence in supporting children and partnering with families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Comprehensive clinical feeding assessment and therapy including differential assessment of feeding skill versus swallowing impairment and sensory feeding difficulties

About Us

Early Start Australia is a national, multidisciplinary allied health organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based early intervention and therapy services for children and their families.

Our team is united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. You’ll be joining a supportive, connected team that values both professional excellence and having fun along the way.

As part of the APM Group, Early Start Australia offers the perfect balance of a close-knit, local team environment with the backing of a large, established organisation. This means strong job security, access to leading industry expertise, and clear pathways for career growth and development.