Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Clinic Based/Community | Contractor Position

Job title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor, flexible

Work setting: Clinic or community

Salary: Depending on the role

Location: Sydenham VIC

About the company:

Our client is an award-winning allied health provider with four state-of-the-art clinics across Melbourne. They deliver high-quality onsite, telehealth, and community-based services through a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, and other Allied Health professionals.

With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and client-centred care, they are committed to supporting both clients and clinicians through collaborative practice, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

About the role:

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking passionate and motivated Speech Pathologists to join their multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. This role offers the flexibility to manage your own caseload while providing services both within the clinic and in the community. You will work with a diverse paediatric caseload and collaborate closely with other health professionals to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.

As a Speechy you will be responsible for:

• Speech – support to speak more clearly and be understood
• Language – support for people who may have trouble putting their ideas and thoughts into words and sentences or who may need support with reading and writing
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication – support using devices for people with complex communication needs
• Social Skills – support to improve the understanding of the rules for social interaction and awareness of body language, facial expressions and voice tone to improve social interactions
• Stuttering – provide strategies to support smooth speech delivery and management of stuttering to increase confidence
• Voice – provide exercises and support to optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits

Working with adults and children who have a range of conditions:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Developmental delays
• Stammers
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Intellectual disabilities
• Cleft Palate
• Voice disorders

You will also be responsible for:

• Swallowing – make mealtime more enjoyable by reducing risk and increasing acceptance of different foods and textures
• Taking on more clients than new grads
• Seeing a greater variety of clients of all types
• Look at completing AT assessment and reports independently
• Be able to effectively supervise AHA students in clinic
• Give opportunity to new grads to observe
• Be a buddy for new grad Speech Paths
• Participate in MDT training and workshops
• Begin to build skills in particular clinical areas

Benefits:

• Flexible contractor opportunitiy
• Complete autonomy over your calendar and appointment scheduling
• Work within modern, purpose-built clinics with dedicated administrative support
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities for collaboration
• Access to ongoing professional development, training, and workshops
• Travel reimbursement available for clinicians who prefer to use their own vehicle
• Opportunity to build and manage your own caseload with flexibility and independence

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Speech Pathology
• Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Police Check
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team
• ABN

If you are a passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a flexible contractor opportunity within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!