Speech Pathologist | All Levels | Flexible Caseload

Gorilla Jobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join a dedicated clinic in Melbourne with a flexible caseload and supportive environment. The role emphasizes collaboration, clinical development, and opportunities to specialise over time.

The position offers a manageable caseload (mostly paediatric) with potential sessions at schools or at home if desired, plus strong on-site mentorship and access to supervision from senior clinicians.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership.
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• Clinic-based role in Hoppers Crossing with occasional sessions at schools or in-home (only if desired).
• Mixed caseload, majority paediatrics with some adults.
• Work with a broad client base, including children with and without diagnoses, ensuring access to early support.
• Joint sessions with other Speech Pathologists encouraged for collaboration and skill-sharing.
• Daily case discussions for complex clients, plus discipline-specific team meetings.

Skills

SPA membership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist | All Levels | Flexible Caseload

Our client is a dedicated Speech Pathology organisation with a vision to expand into a multidisciplinary team. With Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants, and a large waitlist, they provide a supportive and collaborative clinic environment where clinicians can thrive.

The team sees a broad range of presentations including articulation, autism, literacy, and more – with scope for clinicians to specialise in their area of interest.

Why Join?

• Salary: From $80,000 + super (new graduates) to a maximum of $125,000 for senior clinicians.
• Caseload: Manageable clinic-based caseload of no more than 5 clients per day
• Development: $1000 annual PD allowance + 2+ PD days (some staff enjoy up to 4 PD days per year)
• Flexible caseload build-up for graduates, with shadowing and support from senior Speech Pathologists and AHAs
• Weekly internal supervision, with transition to fortnightly/monthly as preferred
• Access to both internal and external supervision
• Opportunity to co-deliver sessions and work closely with other clinicians on complex cases
• Potential for future specialisation in areas of interest

About the Role

• Clinic-based role in Hoppers Crossing with occasional sessions at schools or in-home (only if desired)
• Mixed caseload, majority paediatrics with some adults
• Work with a broad client base, including children with and without diagnoses, ensuring access to early support
• Joint sessions with other Speech Pathologists encouraged for collaboration and skill-sharing
• Daily case discussions for complex clients, plus discipline-specific team meetings

Support Available

• Close access to senior Speech Pathologists who provide ongoing mentorship and oversight
• Structured onboarding with gradual caseload build for early career clinicians
• Opportunities to trial different caseloads before specialising
• AHAs available for support and collaborative work

Team Culture

This is a collaborative and supportive group where Speech Pathologists actively help one another. Clinicians are encouraged to co-deliver sessions, share ideas, and take part in daily and discipline-specific case discussions. The organisation’s priority is ensuring clinicians feel supported, preventing burnout, and fostering career growth.

Requirements/Skills

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted Australian Working Rights

Additional information

• No KPIs - emphasis on quality, not quantity
• Choose your referrals and work within your preferred area of interest
• Co-deliver sessions and work closely with other clinicians