Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Caseload | Contractor Position

Healthcarelink Support; Mornington; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Contractor remuneration

Supervision & mentoring

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join a collaborative paediatric team on a contractor basis. The role offers clinic, community, and hybrid working arrangements to support children from birth to 12 years within the Mornington Peninsula region.

New graduates, early career clinicians, and experienced therapists are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include managing a varied paediatric caseload, conducting assessments, and delivering evidence-based therapy in multiple

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility to register.
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied paediatric caseload within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy across clinic, schools, childcare centres, homes and via Telehealth.
• Collaborate with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve positive client outcomes.

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Caseload | Contractor Position Healthcarelink Support Mornington, QLD, AU

Job Description

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Work setting: Clinic and home visits

Salary: Hourly rate (depending on experience)

Location: Mornington, VIC

About the company:

Our client is a well-established allied health provider supporting children and families across the Mornington Peninsula for over 40 years. They provide services under the NDIS to children from birth to 12 years of age and are passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care within the community.

Their collaborative multidisciplinary team works closely with families, schools, childcare centres, and the wider community to support children in achieving meaningful outcomes. They are seeking a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about paediatric therapy and looking to grow alongside a supportive and values-driven organisation.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity is available for a Speech Pathologist to join the team on a contractor basis, with flexible working arrangements available across clinic-based, community, and hybrid settings.

This role is open to new graduates, early career clinicians, and experienced Speech Pathologists who are passionate about working with children and their families. In this role, you will:

• Manage a varied paediatric caseload within a multidisciplinary environment
• Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy for children with:
  • Autism
  • Communication challenges
  • Social skills and emotional regulation needs
  • Executive functioning difficulties
  • Self-care and participation goals
• Deliver services within the clinic, schools, childcare centres, homes, and via Telehealth
• Collaborate closely with families, educators, and allied health professionals to achieve positive client outcomes

• Attractive contractor remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements across clinic, community, and hybrid models
• Regular supervision and mentoring from Senior Therapists and Team Leaders
• Dedicated professional development support and training opportunitiesAccess to a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Reduced caseload and structured support available for new graduates
• Wellbeing-focused culture with team connection and self-care initiatives
• Opportunity to grow within an established and respected organisation

To be considered, you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current or eligible registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Current Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Working With Children Check

The following checks are also required (or willingness to obtain):

• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid Certificate including CPR, asthma, and anaphylaxis training

If you are looking for a flexible contractor opportunity within a supportive paediatric team environment, we would love to hear from you.