Speech Pathologist

Novita; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total package incl. base salary, leave

Salary packaging options

Novated leasing

Job summary

Novita is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Adelaide team to manage a diverse clinical caseload and deliver tailored supports in a client-centred framework. You will collaborate with families, caregivers, and professionals, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and maintain precise records in line with organisational policies.

Applicants must be registered Speech Pathologists with current checks, and be committed to ongoing professional development within a supportive team that

Qualifications

• Relevant Graduate/Postgraduate qualifications that allow for registration and practice as a Speech Pathologist.
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist as approved by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check (must be completed before starting).
• Child Safe Environments training (Through Your Eyes).
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You.
• A current, valid Driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including assessment, planning, and delivery of tailored supports.
• Collaborating with families, caregivers, and professionals to support integrated, client-centred therapy.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, client reviews, and program planning sessions.
• Maintaining accurate and timely client records in line with Novita’s policies and procedures.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and contributing to knowledge-sharing across the organisation.

Skills

Speech pathology assessment

Client-centred practice

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Graduate/Postgraduate registration eligibility

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (SPA)

Job description

About Novita

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Adelaide Metro
Job Category: Allied Health

About Novita

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

Job Description

About the Role

• Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including assessment, planning, and delivery of tailored supports
• Collaborating with families, caregivers, and professionals to support integrated, client-centred therapy
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, client reviews, and program planning sessions
• Maintaining accurate and timely client records in line with Novita’s policies and procedures
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and contributing to knowledge-sharing across the organisation

Desired Skills And Experience

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Ability to apply and evaluate a range of speech pathology supports
• Ability to adapt established speech pathology assessments and supports to meet client needs
• Knowledge of best practice including strengths-based and client-centred practice
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with a range of key stakeholders

What You’ll Need Before Starting

• Relevant Graduate/Postgraduate qualifications that allow for registration and practice as a Speech Pathologist
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist as approved by Speech Pathology Australia
• Current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check (must be completed before starting)
• Child Safe Environments training (Through Your Eyes)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module: Quality, Safety and You
• A current, valid Driver’s licence

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Why join Novita?

About

At Novita, we’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of allied health professionals. As a Speech Pathologist, you’ll benefit from:

• Exposure to complex case management with guidance from experienced clinicians
• A well-supported environment that encourages growth, curiosity and collaboration

You’ll Also Enjoy a Range Of Other Benefits

• Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
• Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
• Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including mean and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.