Paediatric Speech Pathologist to Community-Based Role
4 Healthcare Recruitment
Speech Therapy (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
80,000 to 115,000
Working with Children
Speech Pathology Australia Membership
Paediatric Speech Pathologist
About the Company
4 Healthcare Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an established multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting children, young people and their families across Melbourne's western suburbs.
The organisation takes a collaborative, family-centred and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy, helping children develop communication skills, build confidence and participate in everyday life. Clinicians work alongside families, educators and other allied health professionals to deliver practical, evidence-informed and strengths-based support.
About the Role
An opportunity is available for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team, working with children and their families across Melbourne's western suburbs.
This is a predominantly community-based role, with approximately 80% of your work taking place in schools and kindergartens and 20% involving home visits. You'll work with a mixed caseload of private clients and NDIS participants, supporting children with a range of communication needs, including speech sound development, language, social communication, early language, literacy, fluency and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
You’ll develop meaningful goals with families, provide individualised therapy and collaborate with parents, educators and other allied health professionals to support children’s communication and participation across everyday environments.
The organisation values neurodiversity-affirming practice, focusing on children’s strengths, individual needs and quality of life. Flexible working arrangements are available, with opportunities for professional development, supervision and collaboration.
Benefits to You
Predominantly community-based caseload across schools and kindergartens
Opportunities to work with a mix of private clients and NDIS participants
Administrative support and established referral pathways
Multidisciplinary collaboration with other allied health professionals
Regular supervision and mentoring for employed clinicians
Supportive, collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming team environment
What You'll Need
Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
Current Working with Children Check, or eligibility to obtain one
NDIS Worker Screening Check, or eligibility to obtain one
Genuine passion for working with children and their families
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A collaborative approach to working with families, educators and other professionals
Commitment to evidence-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice
Ability to work across community settings, including schools, kindergartens and family homes
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Paediatric Speech Pathologist in Melbourne employer: 4 Healthcare Recruitment
Join a leading paediatric Speech Pathology provider that prioritises a family-centred approach, delivering mobile therapy across Sydney. With competitive contractor rates of up to $140 per hour and the flexibility to choose your preferred travel area, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy while making a meaningful impact in children's lives. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration with families and professionals, ensuring that therapy is tailored to each child's unique needs in their own community settings.
