Speech Pathologist

National 360; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

National 360 Days

Purchased leave scheme

PD allowance

Career development programs

Mental health support

Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness program

Private health insurance discount

Laptop & phone

Peer supervision

Pet-friendly offices

Team events

Novated leasing

Job summary

National 360 in Ballarat is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our community-based allied health team. You will manage your own caseload with flexibility in appointments and the option to work from home or at our Ballarat office, supported by supervision and professional development opportunities.

NDIS experience is advantageous, but your Speech Pathology skills and ability to engage clients are the focus.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current SPA registration (or pending).
• Full Australian working rights (or pending).
• Open to community, private, or acute settings.
• Own vehicle and current driver's licence.
• NDIS Worker Check and Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload in various community settings including homes, schools, and aged care facilities.
• Tailored or general caseload with flexible appointment setting.
• Option to work from home or our Ballarat office.
• Receive strong supervision and professional development support.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (OTs, speech pathologists, physiotherapists).
• NDIS experience is a plus, but essential is effective client engagement.

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

• Join a friendly team with longstanding managers
• 3x National 360 Days per year to take to recharge and connect
• Pet-friendly offices, team events, and health & wellbeing initiatives

We’re looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our Ballarat team. At National 360, you’ll step into a role where your workload is supported, your growth is prioritised, and your wellbeing matters.

About The Role

• Enjoy a tailored caseload to your interests or maintain a generalised caseload.
• Enjoy flexibility in setting your appointments and the option to work from home or our local Ballarat office.
• Receive strong supervision, Professional Development opportunities and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and physiotherapists dedicated to making a real community impact.
• NDIS experience is a plus, but your Speech Pathology skills and ability to inspire clients is key.
• Manage your own caseload in various community settings, including homes, schools, and aged care facilities.
• Enjoy team social events, team lunches, seasonal celebrations, and opportunities to unwind and have fun together outside of work.

About You

• You hold a relevant Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• You have current SPA Registration (or pending).
• You have full Australian working rights (or pending).
• Whether you’re just starting your career or have years of experience, we welcome applicants with an interest in community, private, or acute settings.
• You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver’s licence.
• You have or willing to obtain a NDIS Workers Check and Working With Children Check.

About National 360

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia’s leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 21 offices across six states, we’re known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

360 Benefits

As part of our team, you’ll have access to our 360 YOU and 360 Champions programs, which include:

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year to use on external PD or simply resting & recharging.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family via our EAP service, Sonder.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry-leading benefits & reward programs, visit https://national360.com.au/360-benefits-rewards/

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.