Speech Pathologist | Launceston

Optimum Health Solutions; City of Launceston; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Tailored caseloads

Career growth opportunities

Multidisciplinary team environment

Modern facilities & resources

Meaningful work

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions in Launceston is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our team focused on delivering high-quality allied health services across adults and paediatrics.

We offer industry-leading professional development, tailored caseloads, and clear pathways for career growth within a multidisciplinary team, with modern facilities and resources to support meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology.
• SPA eligibility or Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and diagnosis of communication disorders.
• Speech, language and social communication interventions.
• Assessment and management of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
• Design, trial and implementation of low and high-tech AAC devices.
• Development, implementation and review of evidence-based therapy plans.
• Functional communication assessments.
• Parent, caregiver and stakeholder education.
• Collaborative care planning with Allied Health professionals, educators and medical practitioners.
• Community, clinic and school-based services.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

Be part of our new Team based in Launceston

Taking the next step on your Speech Pathology career with a leading Allied Health provider?

AtOptimum Health Solutions, we're passionate about helping Speech Pathologists thrive. As one of Australia’s leading Allied Health providers, we offer a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Offering industry leading career pathways, professional development, and a collaborative culture,this is a place where excellence thrives.

Withmore than 20 years of Allied Health excellence,14 clinicsacrossNSWandTasmania, and a team of over200 professionals, Optimum Health Solutions provides a collaborative environment where clinicians can grow, specialise and make a genuine impact.
About the Role
With a strong NDIS and disability focus, you'll work with a diverse range of clients across adult and paediatric settings, with the flexibility to tailor your caseload to your interests and career goals.
Your responsibilities may include:

• Assessment and diagnosis of communication disorders
• Speech, language and social communication interventions
• Assessment and management of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
• Design, trial and implementation of low and high-tech AAC devices
• Development, implementation and review of evidence-based therapy plans
• Functional communication assessments
• Parent, caregiver and stakeholder education
• Collaborative care planning with Allied Health professionals, educators and medical practitioners
• Community, clinic and school-based services

About You

We're looking for passionate clinicians who want to make a meaningful difference and continue developing their professional expertise.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Speech Pathology
• SPA eligibility or Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
• Working With Children Check and National Police Check
• Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?

• Industry-Leading Professional Development
  Weekly mentoring, supervision and professional development programs designed to accelerate your clinical growth.

• Tailored Caseloads
  Develop expertise in paediatrics, adults, disability, AAC, dysphagia or communication disorders based on your interests.

• Career Growth Opportunities
  Clear pathways into senior clinical, leadership, mentoring and management positions.

• Multidisciplinary Team Environment
  Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians and Podiatrists.

• Modern Facilities & Resources
  Purpose-built clinics featuring sensory spaces, motor development areas, therapy gyms and innovative equipment.

• Meaningful Work
  Support people to improve communication, participation, independence and quality of life.

Whether you're looking to start your career, accelerate your development, or take the next step as a Speech Pathologist, we'd love to hear from you.