Speech Pathologist

Aspect; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone provided

Laptop provided

Superannuation included

Job summary

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a 3-day-per-week (Mon-Wed) maternity-cover position in Adelaide. The role involves community-based work, caseload management, and collaboration with a supportive clinical team to help participants build practical skills and confidence in line with their goals.

You will work in a varied environment across home, school and community settings, applying your clinical skills creatively while ensuring high-quality service delivery

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Current driver’s licence and access to vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across home, school and community environments.
• Collaborate with a strong clinical team to support participants’ goals.
• Deliver evidence-informed, person-centred therapy and report progress.

Skills

Speech pathology

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children Check

RRHAN-EC

Induction program

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Department: Individual & Community Services

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seekto understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Join a passionate team of dedicated professionals
• $81K – $120K pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop
• Part-time role – 3 days per week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (12 month maternity cover) commencing Jan 2027

Once you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person on the autism spectrum. This is career diversity on a whole new level!

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our team in Adelaide.

This is a varied, community-based role where no two days look the same. You’ll manage your own caseload while being supported by a strong, collaborative clinical team.

You’ll work directly with participants in their everyday environments—home, school, or community—helping them build practical skills, independence, and confidence in line with their goals.

No two students are the same, so you'll enjoy a varied role where you can apply your clinical skills in creative and meaningful ways.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Current driver's licence, access to your own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel within your local community
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You certificate
• Current RRHAN-EC certification (South Australia) or willingness to obtain (where required)
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance
• A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you commence in the role
• Individualised support and supervision so you know we have your back
• A versatile working day within a supportive school environment
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave and generous sick/carer's leave
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities
• Internal annual National Conference for career development and networking
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
• Discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of everyday discounts through Beny
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Aspectreserves therighttointerviewandappointatanystageduringthesearchprocess.

Please note, we will not be accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.