At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor junior Speech Pathologists while managing your own caseload.
- Company: Join Diversey Care, a growing allied health provider in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Flexible salary package, performance bonuses, and professional development allowance.
- Other info: Supportive multicultural team with strong referral pipeline and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by developing others and working with paediatric clients.
- Qualifications: 4+ years of clinical experience and a passion for paediatrics required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 125000 $ per year.
Senior Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics & Complex Cases
Diversey Care Allied Health | Glen Waverley, Melbourne VIC
Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 + Superannuation
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Commencement: Early 2027
Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist looking to step into a Team Leader role and spend less time on direct client-facing duties? Have you been doing the same thing for years and feel ready for a new challenge? Well, we might have the perfect opportunity for you! Join Diversey Care in 2027 and take the next step in your career, with exciting opportunities for leadership, increased earning potential, and long-term career growth. If you're ready to move beyond your clinical caseload and make a bigger impact by leading and developing others, we'd love to hear from you!
About Diversey Care
Diversey Care is a growing multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting children and adults across Melbourne and Brisbane. Our team includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and other allied health professionals, working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We support clients through clinic-based, school-based, home and community appointments, with an established referral network and dedicated administrative support.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist who is confident in clinical practice, passionate about working with children, and ready to take on greater clinical responsibility.
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist who enjoys clinical work while also contributing to the development of other clinicians. You will manage your own caseload, provide clinical guidance and supervision to less experienced therapists, and support the delivery of high-quality assessments, therapy and reports.
Key responsibilities include:
- Deliver high-quality speech pathology assessments and therapy, particularly for paediatric clients.
- Assess and manage complex communication needs, including speech, language, social communication and AAC.
- Prepare comprehensive clinical reports, including NDIS funding reviews, Change of Circumstances reports, AAC assessments and complex communication reports.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and guidance to junior Speech Pathologists.
- Review clinical reports and support junior therapists in developing their clinical reasoning and documentation skills.
- Collaborate with families, schools, support coordinators and multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful client outcomes.
- Independently manage your caseload, clinical documentation and billable workload.
- Contribute to clinical discussions, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the Speech Pathology team.
About You
Essential Requirements
- Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
- Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Minimum 4 years of clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist.
- Strong paediatric clinical experience, including NDIS assessment and intervention.
- Willingness to work with adult clients when required.
- Confidence in managing complex clinical caseload and making independent clinical decisions.
- Previous experience as a Team Leader or Supervisor.
- Able to achieve 25 billable hours per week.
Flexible Salary Package – Up to $125,000 + Super
We offer flexible salary arrangements based on your preferred balance of clinical caseload, billable hours and supervision responsibilities. We're happy to discuss a package that aligns with your strengths, interests and career goals.
Additional Highlights
- Experience with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including assessment and implementation.
- Experience with complex communication needs, autism and developmental disabilities.
- Experience swallowing assessments in any age.
- Additional language skills.
What We Offer
You’ll join an established and growing allied health provider where caseload and admin work aren’t something you need to worry about. We offer a strong referral pipeline, performance bonus opportunities, $1,000 annual PD allowance, regular team activities and a supportive multicultural team. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to be an excellent clinician and help the clinicians around them become better.
If you’re an experienced Speech Pathologist looking for a senior clinical role in 2027 where you can maintain a strong caseload, work with paediatric clients, write complex reports and develop the next generation of OTs, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more: www.diverseycare.com.au
Senior Speech Pathologist in Melbourne employer: Diversey Care
DiverseyCare is an exceptional employer for Speech Pathologists in Glen Waverley, Melbourne, offering a supportive and multicultural work environment that prioritises professional growth and development. With strong supervision, flexible work arrangements, and a diverse caseload, employees can thrive both clinically and personally while enjoying the camaraderie of a dedicated team. The generous $1,000 professional development allowance and structured support for new graduates make it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in a meaningful way.
