Speech Pathologist

Better Health Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-Profit Salary packaging benefits

Professional development and learning

Collaborative and supportive team

Meaningful impact every day

Job summary

Better Health Network seeks a Speech Pathologist to support children and young people aged 0–12 with assessments and therapy aligned to family goals. You will join a not-for-profit team delivering family-centred care alongside other health professionals to achieve positive client outcomes.

You’ll bring a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, CPD membership, and experience in assessment, care planning and therapy. This role emphasises collaboration, workload management, and high-quality care within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in assessment, care planning and therapy aligned with client goals.
• Family-centred, strengths-based approach and knowledge of relevant frameworks for working with children.
• Strong communication skills with families, carers and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage your workload independently.
• Collaborative approach, flexibility and a commitment to high-quality care.
• A current full or probationary driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing formal and informal assessments, care planning, therapy and reports.
• Working with families and other professionals to respond to each child’s needs and priorities.
• Delivering services across different funding programs and referral pathways.
• Managing your caseload to meet service targets and contributing to continuous improvement.
• For Grade 2 clinicians, supervising students and providing peer support to early-career clinicians.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Therapy

Family-centred care

Time management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent qualification

Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Based in South Melbourne, with work across Bentleigh East and Prahran

Make a real difference in your community.

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to support children and young people aged 0–12 through assessments and therapy that reflect their goals and family priorities.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Better Health Network supports people and families at different stages of life and works with communities to strengthen health and wellbeing. We believe that better health and wellbeing is built around community.

About the role

As a Speech Pathologist in our Child, Adult and Family Therapies team, you’ll deliver high-quality, family-centred care and work alongside other health professionals to support positive outcomes for clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing formal and informal assessments, care planning, therapy and reports.
• Working with families and other professionals to respond to each child’s needs and priorities.
• Delivering services across different funding programs and referral pathways.
• Managing your caseload to meet service targets and contributing to continuous improvement.
• For Grade 2 clinicians, supervising students and providing peer support to early-career clinicians.

About you

You’ll be a Speech Pathologist who takes a practical, strengths-based approach and enjoys working with children, young people and their families.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• A Bachelor of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent qualification.
• Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience in assessment, care planning and therapy aligned with client goals.
• A family-centred, strengths-based approach and knowledge of relevant frameworks for working with children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with families, carers and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage your workload independently.
• A collaborative approach, flexibility and a commitment to high-quality care.
• A current full or probationary driver’s licence.

At BHN, you'll join a values-driven organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities it serves. We offer:

• Non-Profit Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

Location

This role is primarily based at 341 Coventry Street, South Melbourne, with work across Bentleigh East and Prahran as required.

Applications will be assessed as received, so early applications are encouraged.

For enquiries about the role, please reach out to Rebecca Farzam, Team Leader, Child, Adult and Family Therapies via email:*******@bhn.org.au.

We value Accountability, Collaboration, Respect and Courage, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Pre-employment requirements include reference checks, a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, NDIS statutory declaration, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate, evidence of professional membership and the right to work in Australia.