Speech Pathologist

Advanced Personnel Management; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Admin support

Work-life balance

CPD opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Early Start Australia in Penrith, NSW, is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join a transdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based assessment and therapy for paediatric clients. The role involves clinic-based sessions, home visits, schools, and telehealth with strong family collaboration.

You will bring tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology, SPA registration, and a passion for paediatric care. WWCC/Police checks and valid driver’s licence are required or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and SPA registration.
• Experience with paediatric clients is highly valued.
• Up-to-date compliance checks (WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence & Vehicle) are required or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload.
• Deliver treatments in clinic, at clients' homes, schools and via telehealth.
• Work closely with families to help children reach developmental goals.
• Collaborate with a transdisciplinary clinical team to provide integrated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Paediatric experience

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and supporting families to flourish? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we’re not just offering a job, we’re inviting you to be part of a purpose-driven team that transforms lives every day.

With 46 clinics across the country and a team of 600+ professionals, we proudly support over 28,000 families nationwide. Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Senior Speech Pathologist to join our warm and welcoming team in Penrith, NSW.

Located right across from Westfield Penrith, our clinic offers unbeatable convenience with ample parking and easy access to public transport, including the nearby train station. Recently refurbished, the space is modern, welcoming, and designed to support a positive working environment making it a great place to grow your career

What you’ll be doing

Working as a Speech Pathologist with Early Start Australia you will be a part of a knowledgeable and dedicated transdisciplinary clinical team that provides evidence-based assessment and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload. Particularly, providing direct support to children with developmental delays and or disabilities through tailored therapy programs / Early Childhood Early Intervention.

Delivering treatments in our clinic space, at client’s homes, schools and via telehealth, you will work closely with families to provide each child the best start and help them grown and develop to reach their goals.

You will be fully supported by a dedicated administration team, freeing your time for you to do what you do best!

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and current SPA registration.
• A passion for working with children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, team-based environment.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Experience with paediatric clients and confidence working closely with families is highly valued.
• Up-to-date compliance checks (or willingness to obtain): WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence & Vehicle.

Why choose ESA

We’re more than a workplace we’re a community of professionals who care deeply about what we do and how we do it. Here’s what you can expect:

1. Real work-life balance: Enjoy up to 12 weeks of leave per year, including school holidays.
2. Career growth: Access a structured training program and over 40 hours of CPD annually.
3. Professional development: Generous PD allowance, 3 days of PD leave, and expert-led in-house training.
4. Team collaboration: Work alongside experienced clinicians in a truly multidisciplinary setting.
5. Mental health & wellbeing: Flexible work options, wellbeing budgets, and meaningful support.
6. Admin support: Spend more time with clients thanks to dedicated hands-on admin assistance.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're ready to build a fulfilling career while making a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.