Speech Pathologist - Clinic / Community | Tas

Healthcarelink Support; Hobart; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development support

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

EAP

Corporate health insurance discounts (

Onsite parking

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Tasmania seeks an experienced Speech Pathologist to work across clinic and community settings in Hobart or Launceston. You will assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders, and contribute to assistive technology and seating/postural support planning.

Join a multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred care statewide, with opportunities to mentor, teach students, and use telehealth where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Speech Pathology.
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel intrastate as required.
• Current Police Check and Working with Vulnerable People/NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Knowledge of NDIS and participant/family-centred practices desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, and providing intervention for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Developing and implementing mealtime management and communication support plans.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, and caregivers to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Providing input into seating, postural support, and assistive technology solutions.
• Delivering services statewide, including via telehealth where appropriate.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Full time or part time

Salary offer: Up to $120k annually

Location: TAS

About the company:

Our client is a trusted Tasmanian organisation that has been improving lives since 1937 through a comprehensive range of services including Allied Health, Community Support, and Assistive Technology. With a strong focus on supporting Tasmanians living with disability, our client’s multidisciplinary team provides Whole of Life solutions — delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for children, adolescents, and adults across the state.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our client’s collaborative Allied Health team, working across both clinic and community settings (Launceston or Hobart).

You will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders, while also advocating for participants’ communication needs. The position includes involvement in assistive technology and seating/postural support, working closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored solutions for clients of all ages.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and providing intervention for communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Developing and implementing mealtime management and communication support plans.
• Working collaboratively with participants, families, and caregivers to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Providing input into seating, postural support, and assistive technology solutions.
• Delivering services statewide, including via telehealth where appropriate.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development support and ongoing training.
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, and corporate health insurance discounts (St Lukes).
• Onsite parking and modern facilities.
• Opportunity to mentor and supervise students or new graduates.
• Community-focused employer with a strong reputation for care and inclusion.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Membership (or eligibility for membership) with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Speech Pathology (not suitable for new graduates at this time).
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel intrastate as required.
• Current (or ability to obtain): National Police Check (within 3 months) and Working with Vulnerable People Card / NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Knowledge of NDIS and participant/family-centred practices is desirable.