Speech Pathologist — Flexible, Newcastle Region Therapy

Kairros; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Competitive package

Hybrid working

Clinical supervision

Career development

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across Newcastle and the Hunter region. You will work close to home with a flexible mix of home, school and outreach visits, delivering person-centred therapy.

You will manage a varied caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide evidence-based interventions for feeding, language and communication, while pursuing ongoing professional development.

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 participant-centred goals.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy that builds communication, participation and independence.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to support participant outcomes.
• Caseload will be tailored to your experience, interests and professional goals.

Skills

Speech pathology

SPA membership

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Ability Action Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support participants across Newcastle and the Hunter region. You will work close to home with a flexible mix of home, school and outreach visits, delivering person-centred therapy.

You will manage a varied caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and provide evidence-based interventions for feeding, language and communication, while pursuing ongoing professional development.