Speech PathologistOn-Site

Aruma; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Laptop provided

Phone provided

Salary packaging

Professional development budget

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aruma is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver clinic-based and community therapy for people with disability across NSW. You will work within a supportive, values-driven team focused on meaningful outcomes and human rights.

The role offers mentoring, learning pathways, and opportunities to grow into more complex areas, with flexible options across our therapy network.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current practising Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic-based and community therapy to people with disability.
• Support diverse clinical needs with compassionate, innovative care.
• Collaborate with teams to help participants achieve goals.
• Document sessions and track progress for individuals and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Empathy

Person-centred care

Relationship-building

Education

Speech Language Pathology degree

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in an environment where innovation and compassion go hand in hand? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your opportunity

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares about both the people we support and each other. In this role, you’ll support people with disability of all ages, delivering compassionate, innovative care across a broad range of clinical needs.

Working within one of Australia’s largest disability providers, you’ll provide both clinic-based and community therapy, offering variety and exposure to diverse practice settings. You’ll play a key role in helping individuals achieve their goals and live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

We offer strong support for your professional growth, including mentoring, structured learning pathways, and ongoing development opportunities to help you expand into more complex or specialised areas.

There are also optional interstate opportunities across our wider therapy network, designed to suit your preferences and lifestyle.

KPI expectations are 5.5 billable hours per day. This includes all work-related activities, such as travel time, documentation, and face-to-face client sessions, regardless of the billable rate attached to each activity.

Find more: Therapy services | Aruma | Disability services

What you need to be successful

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Language Pathology.
• Current practising Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.
• Empathetic and compassionate, with a strong person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication skills, able to build strong relationships with participants, families and teams.
• Enthusiastic team player, eager to collaborate and contribute to a positive culture.

Why you’ll love working at Aruma

• Competitive salary package – Be rewarded for your work with an attractive salary, plus a laptop and phone.
• More take-home pay with salary packaging – Access not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 for living expenses and an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment, tax free).
• Continuous learning opportunities – Work alongside experienced, values-driven clinicians in an organisation that prioritises helping you grow and advance your career.
• Work–life balance – Enjoy flexible work options that help you shape a schedule that works for you.
• Supportive team environment – Focus on what you do best, backed by strong operational, clinical and administrative support.
• Incredible perks – Professional development budgets, social events, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• A culture like no other – Be part of a vibrant, positive environment filled with team-building, social connection and a strong sense of community.
• Your growth matters here – Your career, your development and your wellbeing will be backed every step of the way.

About Aruma

Aruma is a leading Australian, for-purpose, values-based organisation. We support people with disability to live a great life – the life they want, the life they choose.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our mission is to defend human rights and create a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the rich tapestry of the communities we serve.

People love working at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of supporting people with disability to live great lives. Our values are BRAVE – Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Value Teamwork, Excellent – and we live these every day. That’s what makes us trailblazers. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.