Speech Pathologist | Adult Neuro Caseload

Gorilla Jobs; Maitland; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Autonomy to manage your diary

WFH/admin work every two weeks

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is assisting a modern allied health service in Maitland to recruit a Speech Pathologist. You will work with adults with complex communication and swallowing needs, supported by a robust internal team and access to cutting-edge AAC/AT tools.

The role emphasizes functional, goal-driven therapy within a multidisciplinary setting, with opportunities for clinic-based groups and strong supervision to support professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adult neuro clients.
• Dysphagia management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of AAC/AT tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with neurological conditions.
• Provide AAC exposure and trial tailored systems.
• Deliver evidence-based intervention for communication and dysphagia.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
• Set functional goals with clients and monitor progress.
• Assist with clinic-based communication group activities.
• Maintain quality clinical documentation and reporting.

Skills

Adult neuro experience

Dysphagia experience

AAC familiarity

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA membership

Job description

Our client is a modern multidisciplinary allied health service specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Due to growing demand, they’re welcoming a Speech Pathologist to their state-of-the-art Maitland clinic.

You’ll work with adult clients presenting with complex communication and swallowing needs, alongside a team that values compassion, accountability, respect, collaboration, and outcomes. Utilise a wide range of AAC & AT, experience in this area not necessary due to their robust internal support.

About the role

You’ll provide assessment and intervention for adults with neurological conditions, with a strong emphasis on functional, goal-driven therapy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment and therapy for clients with a broad range of neurological presentations
• AAC & AT exposure while being provided with cutting edge tools and resources while having the ability to trial and tailor systems to each individual.
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based intervention for complex communication and dysphagia needs
• Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team
• Setting functional goals with clients and supporting progress in an engaging, practical way
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of clinic-based communication groups
• Quality clinical documentation and reporting (systems in place to support efficient note-taking and diary management)

Our client is a modern multidisciplinary allied health service specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Due to growing demand, they’re welcoming a Speech Pathologist to their state-of-the-art Maitland clinic.

You’ll work with adult clients presenting with complex communication and swallowing needs, alongside a team that values compassion, accountability, respect, collaboration, and outcomes. Utilise a wide range of AAC & AT, experience in this area not necessary due to their robust internal support.

About the role

You’ll provide assessment and intervention for adults with neurological conditions, with a strong emphasis on functional, goal-driven therapy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessment and therapy for clients with a broad range of neurological presentations
• AAC & AT exposure while being provided with cutting edge tools and resources while having the ability to trial and tailor systems to each individual.
• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based intervention for complex communication and dysphagia needs
• Collaborative work with a multidisciplinary team
• Setting functional goals with clients and supporting progress in an engaging, practical way
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of clinic-based communication groups
• Quality clinical documentation and reporting (systems in place to support efficient note-taking and diary management)

What’s on offer

• Salary: $90,000 – $120,000 + Super (experience dependent)
• Flexible work arrangements: hybrid options + autonomy to manage your own diary
• WFH option: report writing/admin once a fortnight
• Broad referral sources across NDIS, aged care, lifetime care, icare and more.

Why join?

• Substantial investment in growth: external courses, structured learning, and regular internal supervision
• Ongoing mentoring with experienced senior clinicians (strong interdisciplinary support)
• EAP, discounted gym memberships, and workplace wellness initiatives
• Regular social, mindfulness and team-building activities
• A genuinely positive culture underpinned by evidence-based practice and collaboration
• Work in a modern, purpose-built environment with cutting-edge rehab resources and access to the latest assistive technologies.

Requirements/Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Experience working with adult neuro clients
• SPA membership
• Drivers license and vehicle
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights

Additional information

• Strong AAC and assistive tech focus with great resources, structured supervision
• Adult neuro caseload with complex communication and swallowing, mixed referrals
• $80,000 - $120,000 + Super, permanent role, 3+ days per week, hybrid flexibility