Speech Pathologist - Flexible Contractor Opportunity | Edgecliff

Healthcarelink Support; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join a multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. The role features a flexible mix of in-clinic and home-visit services for paediatric clients, with a varied caseload designed to support children aged 0-18.

Strong collaboration with families and educators is essential. The position offers attractive contractor rates, travel allowances for community visits, and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Paediatric experience preferred.
• ABN and driving license with own vehicle required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible contractor role with clinic and community visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct speech and language screenings in clinics, schools, childcare centres, and community settings.
• Perform comprehensive speech and language assessments using standardised and non-standardised tools.
• Develop individualised therapy plans and deliver evidence-based intervention.
• Monitor progress, prepare reports, and provide recommendations to families and educators.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and meet reporting timelines.
• Engage in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Paediatric experience

Team player

Driving and own vehicle

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in Speech Pathology

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Work setting: In-clinic and home visits

Salary: Attractive Contractor Rates + Travel Allowances

Location: Edgecliff

About the company:

Our client is a dedicated team of therapists providing comprehensive care and support to children and their families on their therapy journey. Specializing in children aged 0-18, they utilize a holistic and evidence-based approach, working collaboratively with families, educators, and other health professionals to ensure each child flourishes and reaches their full potential. Their services encompass a range of therapeutic interventions, including support for sensory, motor, social, cognitive, and learning difficulties, as well as speech and language development. With a focus on kindness, fairness, optimism, and trust, they strive to empower children, building their confidence, resilience, and independence. Services are offered both in their Edgecliff clinic and through mobile visits to homes, schools, and childcare centers across Sydney. They are committed to providing leading-edge interventions, utilizing the latest assessment tools and high-quality resources.

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join their supportive multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. This is a flexible opportunity offering a combination of clinic and community-based work with a varied paediatric caseload.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct speech and language screenings for preschool and kindergarten-aged children in clinics, schools, childcare centres, and community settings.
• Complete comprehensive speech and language assessments using standardised and non-standardised assessment tools.
• Develop individualised therapy plans and deliver evidence-based intervention programs tailored to each child's goals.
• Monitor client progress through ongoing reviews, prepare detailed reports, and provide recommendations to families and educators.
• Collaborate closely with parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure reports are completed within required timeframes.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities to continually enhance clinical knowledge and skills.

Benefits:

• Excellent contractor rates.
• Travel allowance for community visits.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with regular social and team-building events.
• Opportunities to contribute to business development, mentoring, and future leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor or higher degree in Speech Pathology
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Paediatric experience preferred.
• A team player with excellent communication skills.
• Current Police Check, Working with Children Check.
• Valid drivers license and own vehicle
• ABN