Speech Pathologist

Sunlight Health Co. Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

65–70% of fees billed

Spacious therapy spaces

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Opportunity to increase hours

Job summary

Sunlight Health Co. Pty Ltd in Blackburn, VIC is seeking a Contractor Speech Pathologist for Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. You will assess and treat school-aged participants with developmental delays and disability, delivering family-centred therapy in a modern clinic near Blackburn station.

Work involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with potential to expand hours as referrals grow. Requires eligibility for CPA with Speech Pathology Australia and a Working with Children

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech Pathology qualification and eligibility for Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience supporting NDIS participants, particularly children and young people.
• Strong communication, organisation and documentation skills.
• Relevant screening clearances and a Working with Children Check before commencement.
• Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualised, evidence-based therapy plans.
• Deliver practical, person- and family-centred therapy.
• Help families and carers use strategies beyond the therapy room.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and participant support networks.
• Maintain timely clinical notes, reports and progress reviews.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Communication

Organisation

Documentation

Working with Children Check

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Certified Practising membership (Speech Pathology Australia)

Job description

Sunlight Health Co. Pty Ltd – Blackburn VIC

Contractor Speech Pathologist | Wednesday Afternoons & Saturdays

Blackburn, VIC | Contractor remuneration: 65–70% of the applicable NDIS rate

Sunlight Health Co. is seeking a Contractor Speech Pathologist for Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays at our Blackburn (Melbourne Eastern Suburb) clinic.

Whether you’re complementing an existing role or building your own caseload, we provide well-equipped therapy spaces, a collaborative multidisciplinary team, and support with appointment bookings, billing, referrals and marketing.

Additional hours may become available as referrals grow.

About your caseload

You’ll primarily work with school-aged participants with developmental delays and/or disabilities, supporting their communication and participation in everyday life.

There may also be opportunities to work with adults or participants with swallowing difficulties, according to your interests, experience and clinical competence.

Saturday and Wednesday afternoons availability is essential to meet current demand from school-aged participants and their families.

Your workspace

Our modern clinic offers:

• A large sensory activity room for play-based therapy and movement.
• A multipurpose room for groups, workshops and collaboration.
• Private consultation rooms for comfortable, confidential appointments.
• A convenient location a short walk from Blackburn train station.

What you’ll do

• Conduct assessments and develop individualised, evidence-based therapy plans.
• Deliver practical, person- and family-centred therapy.
• Help families and carers use strategies beyond the therapy room.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and participant support networks.
• Maintain timely clinical notes, reports and progress reviews.

About you

You’re a Speech Pathologist who enjoys working with children and families, values clinical collaboration and can manage a contractor caseload independently.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised Speech Pathology qualification and eligibility for Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience supporting NDIS participants, particularly children and young people.
• Strong communication, organisation and documentation skills.
• Relevant screening clearances and a Working with Children Check before commencement.
• Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Why Sunlight Health Co.?

• Receive 65–70% of fees billed for your services, with the agreed percentage and payment terms set out in your contractor agreement.
• Access to spacious therapy facilities.
• A collaborative, culturally inclusive multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to increase your hours as referrals become available.

Interested? Let’s connect.