Community Speech Pathologist | Contractor Position

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Work setting: Community visits

Salary offer: Depending on experience

Location: Melbourne

About the company:

Our client is a multidisciplinary allied health provider committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred care that empowers individuals to achieve greater independence and improved quality of life. Their team is passionate about evidence-based practice, collaborative care, and building meaningful relationships with clients, families, and support networks.

Providing services across the community, homes, educational settings, and clinics, they support individuals of all ages with a wide range of developmental, communication, behavioural, and functional needs. Their multidisciplinary team includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Osteopaths, and Allied Health Assistants working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a compassionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join a growing and supportive team. Whether you're a new graduate looking for structured support or an experienced clinician seeking flexibility and autonomy, this role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding caseload while making a genuine impact in the community.

The role involves working with clients across a range of settings, including homes, schools, day programs, clinics, and via telehealth where appropriate. Caseloads may include children, adolescents, and adults presenting with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Attachment and trauma-related presentations
• Speech and language delays
• Social communication difficulties
• Literacy challenges
• AAC assessments and implementation
• Feeding and swallowing concerns
• Auditory processing difficulties

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive speech pathology assessments and evaluations
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans based on client goals and clinical reasoning
• Complete assessment reports, progress reports, and NDIS review documentation
• Provide therapy interventions and home practice recommendations
• Prescribe and support Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems
• Liaise with parents, carers, educators, support coordinators, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation and case notes
• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based services while building strong therapeutic relationships

Benefits:

• Work the hours that suit your lifestyle
• Flexibility to work from home, in the community, and from office locations
• Manage your own schedule while maintaining client outcomes
• Ongoing investment in professional development valued at over $10,000 annually
• Structured onboarding and induction program
• Regular supervision, mentoring, and clinical support
• Administrative support to help streamline your workload
• Access to technology and resources to support service delivery
• Build a caseload that aligns with your availability and interests
• Opportunity to increase earnings through additional sessions if desired
• Target of approximately 5 client sessions per day, with flexibility to schedule more or fewer sessions across your week

Mandatory Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Current Membership with SPA
• Current Australian Driving License and your own car
• Have or are ready to obtain a WWCC, National Police Check and First Aid Training
• Experience within the NDIS framework is preferred
• ABN

If you're looking for a flexible contractor opportunity with a supportive multidisciplinary team that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and genuine work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!