Speech Pathologist Team Lead

Talent Quarter; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Leadership mentoring

Admin support

Team-building events

Additional leave

Job summary

Talent Quarter partners with a growing allied health organisation to recruit an experienced Speech Pathologist Team Leader.

This role moves you beyond a solo caseload, enabling leadership, mentoring and service development while maintaining a small clinical caseload. You’ll work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, shaping practice and governance with strong leadership support.

Qualifications

• SPA eligibility required and at least 3 years of clinical experience.
• Experience across paediatrics and/or adults.
• Experience in communication, swallowing, AAC and/or social skill development.
• Experience in supervision, mentoring, coaching or clinical leadership.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• NDIS and TAC service environments understanding.
• Australian driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and coaching to Speech Pathologists.
• Support clinicians with complex presentations and provide advanced clinical consultation.
• Promote evidence-based practice and high standards of governance.
• Support onboarding, capability development and professional development pathways.
• Help manage complex caseloads and clinical decision-making.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and other multidisciplinary leaders.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audits and service innovation.
• Support a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Maintain a small clinical caseload to stay connected to practice.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Mentoring

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisation

People development

Education

SPA eligibility

Job description

Speech Pathologist Team Leader Lead a high-performing team. Shape clinical excellence. Grow your career. Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step into leadership?

We’re excited to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded allied health organisation to recruit an experienced Speech Pathologist Team Leader.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician who is ready to move beyond their individual caseload and make a bigger impact through leadership, mentoring and service development - while still maintaining a small clinical caseload. You’ll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary environment where your expertise, ideas and leadership style will genuinely make a difference.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead with purpose - provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to a team of Speech Pathologists at varying stages of their careers.
• Take your career to the next level - access leadership mentoring, CPD funding and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Shape clinical practice - have a real influence on service delivery, clinical frameworks, quality improvement and innovative therapy approaches.
• Make a meaningful impact - support clients across NDIS, TAC, private and community settings, with a strong focus on functional and person-centred outcomes.
• Work with a supportive leadership team - collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary leaders who value communication, innovation and teamwork.
• Keep one foot in clinical practice - maintain a small, meaningful caseload while developing your leadership responsibilities.

Your Role

As the Speech Pathology Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing clinical supervision, mentoring and coaching to Speech Pathologists, from new graduates through to experienced clinicians.
• Supporting clinicians with complex presentations and providing advanced clinical consultation.
• Promoting evidence-based practice and high standards of clinical documentation and governance.
• Supporting onboarding, capability development and professional development pathways.
• Helping clinicians manage complex caseloads and clinical decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy and other multidisciplinary team leaders.
• Contributing to quality improvement, clinical audits, service innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Maintaining a small clinical caseload to remain connected to clinical practice.

About You

You’re an experienced Speech Pathologist who is passionate about people, clinical excellence and developing others.

You’ll bring:

• SPA eligibility and 3+ years' clinical experience.
• Strong clinical experience across paediatrics and/or adults.
• Experience in areas such as communication, swallowing, AAC and/or social skill development.
• Previous experience in supervision, mentoring, coaching or clinical leadership.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting clinicians to grow and succeed.
• A person-centred approach and commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes.
• An understanding of NDIS and TAC service environments.
• A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Whether you’re already a Team Leader or an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist ready to take that next step, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary package + car allowance
• Dedicated CPD budget
• Leadership mentoring and career development
• 2 additional days off per year
• Regular social events and quarterly team-building activities - all completed during work hours
• Admin support and streamlined systems
• Supportive multidisciplinary leadership team
• Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and shape service delivery
• A genuinely collaborative and people-focused workplace culture