Speech Pathologist Flexible Community Impact Newcastle

Ability Action Australia; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ability Action Australia is hiring a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region, with opportunities to work close to home.

You will manage a diverse caseload in homes, schools and outreach settings, serving individuals from early intervention to adults, including feeding, language, dysphagia and AAC needs. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership with SPA.
• Passionate about community-based support for people with disability.
• Thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied, community-based caseload across homes, schools and outreach settings.
• Work with individuals across the lifespan, including early intervention, paediatrics, adolescents and adults.
• Support feeding, early language, dysphagia, communication difficulties and AAC.
• Conduct observations and standardised assessments to develop meaningful, participant-centred goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes.

Skills

SPA membership

Community-based care

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Ability Action Australia is hiring a Speech Pathologist to support participants across the Newcastle and Hunter region, with opportunities to work close to home.

You will manage a diverse caseload in homes, schools and outreach settings, serving individuals from early intervention to adults, including feeding, language, dysphagia and AAC needs. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive multidisciplinary team.