Speech Pathologist

Sharp & Carter; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance

Weekly 1:1 supervision for new grads

Senior group supervision

Parental leave from 14 weeks

Wellbeing allowance

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide autonomous, flexible clinical support across Wollongong and surrounding areas. You will work in community and residential aged care settings, assessing and treating adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, including dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, and progressive conditions.

New graduates and experienced clinicians are supported with regular 1:1 supervision, a national network, and ongoing PD opportunities.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Interest in supporting adults with communication and swallowing needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete swallowing and communication assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Support adults with complex and evolving clinical presentations.
• Work across residential aged care, clients' homes and community environments.
• Deliver telehealth services where clinically appropriate.
• Manage your own appointments, diary and travel schedule.
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, facility staff and other health professionals.
• Provide practical education and recommendations to clients, families and support teams.
• Advocate for clients' communication, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists nationally and contribute to shared clinical learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Autonomy

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a Speech Pathologist looking for greater flexibility without giving up clinical support and career development?

This is an opportunity to join an established mobile allied health team supporting adults across Wollongong and surrounding areas.

Working across community and residential aged care settings, you'll provide assessment and intervention for clients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties, including people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and age-related changes.

You’ll have genuine autonomy over your working day, with the ability to manage your own calendar and structure appointments around your lifestyle.

Whether you’re an experienced Speech Pathologist looking for more freedom or a new graduate wanting strong supervision and a supportive environment to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

What makes this role different? Flexibility & autonomy

Manage your own diary and structure your working hours in a way that works for you. Full-time is available, with flexible part-time arrangements also considered.

Varied adult caseload

Develop your experience across both communication and dysphagia while supporting adults with a broad range of neurological and age-related presentations.

Excellent new graduate support

New graduates receive regular 1:1 clinical supervision, including 30 minutes each week, alongside access to experienced clinicians and a national Speech Pathology network.

Support for experienced clinicians

Experienced Speech Pathologists can access senior group supervision while collaborating with clinicians nationally to discuss cases, share knowledge and continue developing their expertise.

Ongoing professional development

You’ll receive a $500 annual PD allowance, access to internal workshops and regular full-day professional development sessions.

Regional opportunities

If you’re interested in variety or travel, there may also be opportunities to support clients across regional locations.

Your day-to-day in this mobile Speech Pathology role, you will:

• Complete swallowing and communication assessments
• Develop and deliver evidence-based interventions
• Support adults with complex and evolving clinical presentations
• Work across residential aged care, clients' homes and community environments
• Deliver telehealth services where clinically appropriate
• Manage your own appointments, diary and travel schedule
• Collaborate with families, support coordinators, facility staff and other health professionals
• Provide practical education and recommendations to clients, families and support teams
• Advocate for clients' communication, independence, dignity and quality of life
• Collaborate with Speech Pathologists nationally and contribute to shared clinical learning

Benefits

Alongside flexible working arrangements and strong clinical support, you’ll have access to:

• $500 annual professional development allowance
• Regular internal professional development days
• Weekly 1:1 supervision for new graduates
• Senior group supervision for experienced clinicians
• Up to 2 additional days off each year
• 14 weeks paid parental leave for both parents
• $150 annual wellbeing allowance
• Monthly, quarterly and annual recognition awards valued up to $2,000
• Treasure Chest funding to create meaningful experiences for clients
• $1,000 Refer a friend bonus
• Support and collaboration from a national Speech Pathology team

About you -

To be considered, you’ll need:

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• An interest in supporting adults with communication and swallowing needs
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to care

New graduates and experienced Speech Pathologists are encouraged to apply.

This is a full-time opportunity with flexible part-time options available.

If you’re looking for a role that gives you greater control over your working week while still providing the clinical support of an established national team, we’d love to hear from you.