Speech Pathologist

Growing Voice; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Growing Voice is a neurodivergence-affirming speech pathology practice in Melbourne, delivering relational, attachment-focused therapy for children and adolescents. We integrate Circle of Security-informed approaches, valuing staff development and collaborative supervision to support households and learning networks.

You will work within a boutique team, offering guided supervision, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to staff wellbeing while delivering high-quality, family-centered therapy.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Speech Pathology with SPA eligibility.
• Experience in child language, neurodivergent populations is preferred.
• Commitment to relationship-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Guiding young people across neurodivergent profiles, speech, language, literacy, and AAC.
• Delivering child-led, attachment-focused therapy.
• Conducting holistic formal and informal communication assessments.
• Partnering with parents and educators through coaching.

Skills

Relational care

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Parent coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Full-time or Part-time | Reservoir, Melbourne VIC
$85,000–$95,000 + super + generous professional development allowance

Nurturing the Roots of Communication

How does a child's feeling of safety impact their willingness to explore language? What happens to therapy outcomes when we focus on strengthening the bond between a carer and their young person? How do we build meaningful communication out of shared joy, secure attachment, and authentic identity?

Our Vision & Core Culture

Growing Voice is a neurodivergence-affirming speech pathology practice, deeply committed to relationship-focused care. We integrate modern speech-language therapy with relational frameworks like the Circle of Security to support children, adolescents, and their support networks from the ground up.

Our personal and professional lived experiences directly shape our workplace culture, ensuring our space is as supportive and affirming for our staff as it is for the families we serve.

The Growing Voice Approach

An Attachment-Led Clinical Lens

We know that communication grows from connection. We don't fixate on compliance or rote tasks; we focus on mutual regulation, relational security, and building capacity within families.

Deep, Reflective Supervision

Active supervision will be provided to the successful candidate. You will be supported to think deeply, analyze clinical dynamics through an attachment lens, and challenge traditional assumptions.

Boutique Team Collaboration

You will be a valued member of a small team. You will work side-by-side with our Lead Speech Pathologist and our dedicated Allied Health Assistant (AHA). Wewill workdynamically, solve problems together, and celebrate wins as a close team.

Prioritizing Caseload Health

High-quality relational therapy takes time and energy. We balance your schedule with protected, non-clinical hours for thorough planning, reflection, and collaborative discussions.

Diverse Scope, Relational Focus

Your regular week will involve:

• Guiding young people across neurodivergent profiles, speech, language, literacy, and multimodal communication (AAC).
• Delivering playful, child-led, and attachment-focused therapy that nurtures confidence and self-advocacy.
• Running holistic formal and informal communication assessments that value an individual's authentic voice.
• Partnering with parents and educators through a coaching model to build secure, communicative environments.

Our purpose-built, accessible clinical home is situated in a small shopping strip with cafes, lunch spots,parks and a train station nearby. It is a calm, welcoming environment that staff, children, and families look forward to visiting.

Who You Are

An early career therapist, holding a recognised qualification in Speech Pathology, SPA eligibility, and witha heart and passionfor lifelong learning. You value a neurodivergence-affirming, relationship-based approach and want to workin close partnership with a tight team of allied health professionals.