Description
Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Sydney – Community-Based (Local Area)
We are a small, supportive, and growing paediatric speech pathology team seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our practice.
This is a flexible role offering a geographically clustered caseload, minimal travel, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful, functional therapy in real-world settings.
You will step into an established caseload from day one, supported by a strong referral base and consistent client demand.
About the Role
You will provide assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication needs, including:
- Speech sound disorders
- Language delays and disorders
- Fluency (stuttering)
- Social communication differences
- Early literacy and phonological awareness
- School aged literacy
- Developmental conditions
- Orofacial myofunctional disorders
Your role will include:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing functional, goal-based therapy plans
- Delivering evidence-based intervention in community settings
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with families and educators
- Working alongside other allied health professionals
- Managing your own caseload, schedule, and clinical planning with autonomy
- Maintaining clear and efficient clinical documentation
What We Offer
- Approx. $110–$120 per hour inclusive of travel (based on current caseload) + super
- Established caseload from commencement
- Strong referral base – no client sourcing required
- Minimal local travel with geographically clustered clients
- Paid travel time
- Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time)
- Contractor or salaried options available
- No KPIs or unrealistic targets
- Weekly team meetings and access to clinical support as needed
- Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
- Access to therapy resources and materials
Earning potential growth:
Opportunity to increase percentage split over time (up to 60%)
Potential to increase effective hourly rate depending on caseload structure
About You
- Experienced Speech Pathologist with SPA membership (or eligibility)
- Confident managing a paediatric caseload independently
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Values autonomy, flexibility, and work–life balance
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Motivated, proactive, and organised clinician
Requirements
- Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable car
Why Join Us?
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician seeking flexibility, autonomy, and strong earning potential, within a supportive team that values quality care over KPIs.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Current membership (or eligibility for membership) with Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable car
- Ability to manage a mobile paediatric caseload within a local area
- Strong clinical skills in paediatric assessment and intervention
- Experience or willingness to work collaboratively with families, daycares, schools, and teachers
- Ability to provide functional, holistic, and client-centred support for children with a range of communication needs, including neurodivergent and complex clients
- Motivated, proactive, and self-directed clinician
- Fun, engaging, and positive approach to working with children and families
- Values flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance
- Strong communication, organisation, and time management skills
- Commitment to evidence-based, family-centred practice
