Speech Pathologist

Pinstripe Recruitment; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development allowance

Regular full-day PD sessions

Flexible working hours

Shine Days

Health Kick allowance

Shine Awards

Treasure Chest Fund

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Pinstripe Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Speech Pathologist to join a national team delivering high-quality care to adults in residential aged care facilities across the Wollongong region. You’ll manage your own calendar with clinical support from a connected national network.

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply, with regular supervision, professional development opportunities and flexible hours to support work-life balance while progressing clinically in dysphagia and

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A current driver’s licence and reliable vehicle for this mobile role.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in aged care, dysphagia or adult neurological conditions is advantageous.
• New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply with clinical support available.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions for adults with complex needs.
• Support clients living with neurological conditions, dementia and age-related changes.
• Manage appointments, travel schedule and clinical caseload.
• Provide telehealth assessment and intervention where appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients, families, residential aged care staff and healthcare professionals.
• Educate families and care teams with practical recommendations for safe, person-centred care.
• Advocate for clients to help achieve meaningful goals.
• Share clinical knowledge within the national Speech Pathology team.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Relationship-building

Independent working

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people's lives, manage your own schedule and develop your clinical expertise with the support of a connected national team?

We are looking for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our national team, providing high-quality care to adults living in residential aged care facilities across the Wollongong region of NSW.

Whether you're an experienced clinician seeking greater autonomy or a new graduate ready to launch your career with dedicated clinical support, this is an opportunity to do rewarding work while enjoying a great work-life balance.

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work-life balance: Enjoy a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, without shift work or weekend rosters.
• Flexibility and autonomy: Manage your own calendar and organise your working day to suit your caseload.
• Meaningful clinical work: Help older Australians maintain communication, swallowing safety, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Diverse adult caseload: Develop your skills across communication and dysphagia, supporting people with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other neurological or age-related conditions.
• Dedicated clinical support: Access regular supervision, experienced clinicians and a national network of Speech Pathologists.
• Graduate-friendly environment: Benefit from weekly one-to-one supervision and ongoing guidance as you build confidence and clinical skills.
• Professional development: Receive a $500 annual professional development allowance, internal workshops and regular full-day training sessions.
• Career development: Explore clinical interests and potential opportunities to support clients in regional locations.

About the Role

As a mobile Speech Pathologist, you'll work independently across residential aged care facilities throughout the Central Coast and surrounding areas, delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention to adults with a range of communication and swallowing needs.

You'll have the freedom to manage your own schedule while remaining connected to a collaborative national team that values knowledge-sharing, clinical excellence and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions for adults with complex and changing clinical needs.
• Support clients living with neurological conditions, dementia and age-related changes.
• Manage your own appointments, travel schedule and clinical caseload.
• Provide telehealth assessment and intervention where clinically appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients, families, residential aged care staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate families and care teams, providing practical recommendations to support safe, effective and person-centred care.
• Advocate for clients and help them achieve meaningful goals.
• Connect with the national Speech Pathology team to share clinical knowledge, ideas and best practice.

If you're a new graduate, you'll receive:

• Weekly 30-minute, one-to-one clinical supervision.
• Guidance and mentoring from experienced Speech Pathologists.
• Access to a national clinical community and ongoing professional development.
• Support to develop your confidence, clinical reasoning and practical skills.

If you're an experienced clinician, you'll enjoy:

• Greater clinical autonomy and independence.
• Access to senior group supervision.
• Collaboration with experienced clinicians across our national network.
• Opportunities to pursue professional interests and expand your expertise.

More Than Just a Job — Our Perks and Benefits

We recognise the contribution our clinicians make and want you to feel valued, supported and rewarded.

• $500 annual professional development allowance to invest in your learning.
• Regular full-day professional development sessions with our national Speech Pathology team.
• Flexible working hours and autonomy over your daily schedule.
• Shine Days: Up to two additional days off each year.
• $150 annual Health Kick allowance to support your health and wellbeing.
• Shine Awards: Monthly, quarterly and annual recognition awards valued at up to $2,000.
• Treasure Chest Fund: Funding to create special moments and brighten the day of a client.
• $3,000 Refer a Friend bonus: Rewarding you for connecting us with great clinicians.

About You

You're a compassionate and motivated Speech Pathologist who is passionate about helping adults maintain their independence, communication and quality of life.

To be successful, you'll need:

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle for this mobile role.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Experience in aged care, dysphagia or adult neurological conditions is advantageous. However, recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply, with clinical support available to help you develop.

With more than 20 years of experience, we are a leading national allied health provider supporting the aged care, community and disability sectors across Australia.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Podiatrists, all united by a commitment to providing meaningful, person-centred care.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Bring Energy
• Act with Integrity
• Nurture and Care
• Listen and Connect

We believe our people are at the heart of great outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a Speech Pathology role that combines meaningful clinical work, flexibility, professional development and genuine support, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced Speech Pathologist or a new graduate ready to begin your career, this could be your opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of older Australians.