Speech Pathologist - Ft/Pt/Contractor - Clinic-Based/Community

Healthcarelink Support; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support in Ballarat is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join as a Contractor with flexible FT/PT options. The role is clinic-based and community-oriented, offering an attractive hourly rate of $82–$100.

Travel to client sites is required. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions for diverse speech and swallowing needs while collaborating with families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in providing speech pathology services in a variety of settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to client appointments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to support clients in achieving their communication and swallowing goals.
• Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in professional development activities and keep up-to-date with current best practices and research in the field of speech pathology.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Job Title: Speech Pathologist - FT/PT/Contractor - Clinic-Based/Community

Location: Ballarat

Job Type: Contractor - FT/PT Available

Salary: $82-$100/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our team as a Contractor. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping clients achieve their communication and swallowing goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients with a range of communication and swallowing disorders, including but not limited to: speech sound disorders, language disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, cognitive communication disorders, and dysphagia.
• Provide evidence-based interventions to support clients in achieving their communication and swallowing goals.
• Collaborate with clients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
• Participate in professional development activities and keep up-to-date with current best practices and research in the field of speech pathology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited university.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated experience in providing speech pathology services in a variety of settings.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel to client appointments.

If you are a motivated and passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.