Speech Pathologist - Wollongong

Plena Healthcare; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Professional development allowance

:1:1 supervision for new grads

Shine Days - extra days off

Health & wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Plena Healthcare is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our nationwide team, delivering high-quality care to adults in residential aged care across the Wollongong region, NSW. The role offers clinical autonomy with strong support and opportunities to grow expertise in dysphagia and communication.

We welcome experienced clinicians and recent graduates, with regular supervision, flexible weekday hours, and a $500 annual professional development allowance to support ongoing learning and career

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with current membership in Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current driver’s license and reliable vehicle for a mobile role.
• Passion for supporting adults to live healthier, independent lives.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Support adults with complex and changing clinical needs.
• Provide dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention across residential aged care.
• Manage your calendar, appointments and travel schedule.
• Deliver telehealth assessment and intervention where appropriate.
• Collaborate with clients, families, facility staff and other health professionals.
• Provide education and recommendations to clients, families and staff.
• Advocate for clients to achieve meaningful goals.
• Share knowledge with the national Speech Pathology team.

Skills

Communication skills

Dysphagia management

Clinical assessment

Autonomy

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Your opportunity

Looking for a Speech Pathology role where you can make a meaningful difference, enjoy clinical autonomy and have the flexibility to shape your working day?

Join Plena Healthcare's national Speech Pathology team as a mobile Speech Pathologist, providing high-quality care to adults across residential aged care facilities throughout the Wollongong region.

You’ll work with a diverse adult caseload, supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and age-related changes, with opportunities to develop your skills across both communication and dysphagia.

Whether you're an experienced clinician looking for greater autonomy or a recent graduate wanting to build your confidence with strong clinical support, you'll be part of a connected team that genuinely values your development.

This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, servicing residential aged care facilities across the Wollongong region, NSW.

Part-time hours will also be considered for the right candidate.

Why you'll love this role

• Make a meaningful difference every day – help adults maintain their communication, independence, dignity and quality of life.
• Enjoy flexibility and autonomy – manage your own calendar and have the freedom to structure your working day.
• A varied adult caseload – build your experience across dysphagia and communication while supporting clients with a range of neurological and age-related conditions.
• Monday–Friday lifestyle – enjoy the benefits of a consistent weekday role without the demands of shift work.
• Strong clinical support – access regular supervision, experienced clinicians and a national Speech Pathology team.
• Great opportunity for new graduates – receive dedicated 1:1 supervision and support as you develop your clinical skills and confidence.
• Keep developing your expertise – access a $500 annual professional development allowance, internal workshops and regular full-day professional development sessions.
• Clinical autonomy – make your own clinical decisions and manage your caseload independently, with a supportive team behind you.
• Opportunities beyond Wollongong – for clinicians interested in it, there may be opportunities to support clients in regional locations.

What you'll be doing

• Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for swallowing and communication difficulties.
• Support adults with complex and changing clinical needs.
• Provide dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention across residential aged care.
• Manage your own calendar, appointments and travel schedule.
• Deliver telehealth assessment and intervention where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, facility staff, support coordinators and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and recommendations to clients, families, support staff and colleagues.
• Advocate for clients and support them to achieve meaningful goals.
• Connect with our national Speech Pathology team to share knowledge, ideas and clinical expertise.

Build your career with Plena

At Plena Healthcare, we believe you should be able to build a rewarding career without sacrificing your work-life balance.

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your day and structure your schedule, while still having the support, connection and clinical resources of a national team behind you.

For new graduates, you’ll have access to regular 1:1 clinical supervision (30 minutes per week) alongside support from experienced Speech Pathologists. Experienced clinicians have access to senior group supervision and a national community of clinicians to collaborate with.

We’re committed to helping you continue to grow, with a $500 annual professional development allowance, regular internal professional development sessions and opportunities to pursue areas of clinical interest.

About You

To join our team, you’ll need:

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle, as this is a mobile role.
• A passion for supporting adults to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.

Wollongong & surrounding areas, NSW

Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Plena Perks

• Flexible working hours and the ability to manage your own schedule.
• $500 annual professional development allowance to pursue the learning opportunities that interest you.
• Regular full-day internal professional development sessions with our national Speech Pathology team.
• 1:1 clinical supervision for new graduates, with senior group supervision available for experienced clinicians.
• Shine Days – up to two additional days off each year to recognise all that you do.
• $150 annual Health Kick allowance to support your health and wellbeing.
• Shine Awards – opportunities to be recognised and rewarded, with monthly, quarterly and annual awards valued up to $2,000.
• Treasure Chest Fund – funding to help you create special moments and brighten the day of a client.
• $3,000 Refer a Friend bonus – because great clinicians know great clinicians.

About Plena Healthcare

With over 20 years' experience, Plena Healthcare is Australia's leading national allied health provider to the aged care, community and disability sectors.

Our closely connected team of Speech Pathologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Podiatrists are passionate about the care they provide to clients and are at the center of everything we do.

We’re a values-led organisation. We Bring Energy, Act with Integrity, Nurture and Care, and Listen and Connect. Our values reflect our commitment to our people, customers and community and define how we work together.

When we come together, we shine.

“We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.”