Speech Pathologist

Northcott; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Salary Packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Parental Leave 14 weeks

PD Leave 10 days + $1,000 allowance

Wellness Perks

Access to broader clinical services

Inclusive workplace and staff networks

Job summary

Northcott Therapy is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based therapy to children and adults with disabilities across schools, homes, and telehealth. You’ll manage a diverse caseload with a strong focus on outcomes within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Join a values-driven organisation offering flexible work options, competitive salary packaging, 5 weeks leave, 14 weeks parental leave, and 10 days of PD leave plus a $1,000 knowledge uplift allowance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Speech Pathologist with diverse caseloads.
• Degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration.
• Person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building with clients, families and teams.
• Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills.
• Growth mindset and commitment to learning and collaboration.
• Good organisation and time management for paediatric to adult caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based therapy to children and adults with disabilities.
• Support schools, aged care providers, and community members across settings and telehealth.
• Manage a diverse caseload across paediatric and adult clients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and families to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Paediatric & Adult Therapy

Telehealth

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

SPA registration

Job description

Communication with Purpose, Confidence, and Impact.

About the role

Join our Speech Pathology team as we support local schools, aged care providers, and community members in delivering evidence-based therapy to children and adults with disabilities across schools, homes, group settings, and telehealth. Put your experience into practice while enjoying a varied caseload, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

• Flexible Work Options: With a mix of office, community, and remote work
• Maximise Your Salary: $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging:
• Work-Life Balance:5 weeks of annual leave to relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
• Generous Parental Leave:14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.
• Learning Support: 10 days of personal development leave, plus a $1,000 allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
• Comprehensive Support: Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing: Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options, a psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience as a Speech Pathologist, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload across paediatric and adult clients.
• A degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration.
• A person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
• Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills
• A growth mindset and passion for learning and collaboration
• Good organisation and time management to manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.

About us

At Northcott Therapy , we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

As an experienced therapist, you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact within our supportive, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy:

• Regular supervision and mentoring
• 2 weeks of professional development leave
• A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks
• A capacity-building approach that puts clients first

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story .

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact [e-mail].

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.