Speech Pathologist

Ability Action Australia; Hillvue; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Referral incentives

Leave purchase options

Corporate discounts

Kilometre reimbursement

Laptop

Smartphone

PD allowance

Performance incentives

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Tamworth region, working close to home with a varied, community-based caseload.

You will deliver evidence-based therapy across the lifespan, addressing feeding, language, dysphagia, communication needs and AAC while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimise outcomes.

The role offers flexible hours, supervision and strong career development within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership (SPA)
• Passionate about community-based support for people with disability
• Thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, community-based caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings.
• Work with individuals across the lifespan (early intervention to adults).
• Support needs including feeding, language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardized assessments to set participant-centred goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to build communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support outcomes.
• Caseload tailored to experience and goals.

Skills

SPA membership

Community-based support

Team collaboration

Driver's licence

Tools

Vehicle insurance

Job description

Company Description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi‑disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Company Description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi‑disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Help us help others

with life changing support that can improve their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.

Job Description

As our #AAA team continues to grow, we’re looking for a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Tamworth region, depending on where you’re based - work close to home!

In this role you will:

• Manage a varied, community‑based caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings
• Work with individuals across the lifespan, including early intervention, paediatrics, adolescents and adults
• Support a range of needs such as feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop meaningful, participant‑centred goals
• Deliver evidence‑based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes
• Caseload will be tailored to your experience, interests and professional goals

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership with SPA
• Passionate about community‑based support for people with disability
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Drivers licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance

As you support many, we support you.

• Exceptional benefits including salary packaging, referral incentives, additional leave purchase options and exclusive corporate discounts
• Real flexibility to design your work hours and days around your lifestyle
• A competitive package featuring an industry‑leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, PD allowance and performance incentives
• A balanced way of working with a mix of home, community visits and access to office and clinic spaces
• Meaningful clinical support through weekly supervision, dedicated mentors and guidance from senior clinicians
• Clear career development with tailored training, ongoing professional development and career pathways across Ability Action Australia & MedHealth

You are welcome here.

Our fast‑growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.