Speech Pathologist

Therapy Connect; Darwin; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreational leave 6 weeks

Personal leave 3 weeks

Leave loading

Professional development

Job summary

Therapy Connect is seeking Speech Pathologists to join our multidisciplinary teams across the Northern Territory, supporting schools, students, families and educators within a Multi-tiered System of Support. You will assess, consult, intervene and provide professional learning to improve speech, language and communication outcomes for children and young people.

Travel to remote schools may be required; four-wheel drive training is provided.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA registration or eligibility.
• Experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong facilitation and professional learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support students experiencing speech, language and communication challenges that impact learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and other allied health professionals.
• Facilitate professional learning to build educator capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support inclusive and evidence-based practices across educational settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Facilitation skills

Leadership / Coaching

Speech pathology registration

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

SPA registration or eligibility

Job description

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Are you a qualified Speech Pathologist looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in children's lives while experiencing the unique landscapes and cultures of the Northern Territory?

We are seeking Speech Pathologists to join our multidisciplinary teams, supporting schools, students, families and educators across the NT. Working within a Multi-tiered System of Support framework, you will provide assessment, consultation, intervention and professional learning to improve speech, language and communication outcomes for children and young people.

About the Role

As a Speech Pathologist, you will:

• Conduct environmental assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support students experiencing speech, language and communication challenges that impact learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and other allied health professionals.
• Facilitate professional learning to build educator capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support inclusive and evidence-based practices across educational settings.

About You

You’ll be passionate about helping schools create environments where all students can thrive and have the ability to influence change through coaching and leadership.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology and Speech Pathology Australia registration or eligibility for registration.
• Experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong facilitation and professional learning skills.

What you’ll get in return:

• Attractive salary package + 6 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave and recreational leave loading allowance.
• Study and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.
• Work alongside dynamic multidisciplinary teams including social workers, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, school counsellors and positive behaviour coaches.
• Real opportunities for long term employment and career progression with the Northern Territory Government.
• Relocation allowance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidates for ongoing positions.
• Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
• Attraction and retention incentives based on certain conditions and eligibility.

Experience the Northern Territory

This role offers the opportunity to work in a unique and rewarding environment, supporting students and schools across diverse communities. Travel to remote schools may be required, including travel by four-wheel drive vehicle or light aircraft and occasional overnight stays. Four-wheel drive training will be provided.

Corporate-based conditions apply to this position. The applicant must hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Notice Clearance and an NT driver’s licence.

Help Shape Safer, More Inclusive Schools

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead the implementation of positive behaviour support programs, build educator capability and create lasting change for students and school communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Selection will be made at the P1, P2 or P3 level depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful applicant.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Julian Tydd, Assistant Director Client Services on 0499 848 246 or [e-mail]

Quote vacancy number: 33025

Closing date: 30/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search