Speech Pathologist – Paediatric Caseload | Contractor Position

Healthcarelink Support; Mornington; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contractor remuneration

Flexible work arrangements across CLIN

Regular supervision and mentoring

Professional development support

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is seeking a Speech Pathologist on a contractor basis to deliver paediatric services across clinic, community, and telehealth settings on Mornington Peninsula.

You'll manage a varied paediatric caseload, conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy for children with autism, communication challenges, or social-emotional needs, collaborating with families and schools to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology required.
• Current or eligible SPA registration.
• Current Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied paediatric caseload in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Conduct assessments and provide evidence-based therapy for children with autism, communication challenges, social skills and emotional regulation needs.
• Deliver services in clinic, schools, childcare centres, homes and via Telehealth.
• Collaborate with families, educators and allied health professionals to achieve positive client outcomes.

Skills

Paediatric therapy

Autism knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Telehealth delivery

Education

Bachelor/Master of Speech Pathology

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Job title: Speech Pathologist

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

Benefits:

• 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

Essential Criteria:

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.