Team Leader (Paediatric Speech Pathology) in Melbourne

Team Leader (Paediatric Speech Pathology) in Melbourne

Melbourne Part-Time 67500 - 82500 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team of Speech Pathologists to support children’s communication skills and confidence.
  • Company: Join Each's Community Health team, dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, fitness discounts, and endless career opportunities.
  • Other info: Inclusive culture valuing diversity and commitment to child safety.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while leading a passionate team in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and experience in paediatric services.

The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.

Part-time, ongoing, Grade 3 opportunity (Mon to Thurs) in Ringwood East location, based on the lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples. Competitive compensation + 12% super + salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550.

Join Each's Community Health Paediatric and Counselling Services team and play a key leadership role supporting children to build communication skills, confidence and participation in everyday life. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Speech Pathologists while maintaining your own clinical practice, helping children, families and communities achieve meaningful outcomes.

Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you'll drive service excellence, nurture clinician growth and help shape the future of paediatric speech pathology services across the community.

Your role, your impact

  • Provide leadership, clinical supervision and guidance to support both your team and the children and families they work with.
  • Ensure high-quality, evidence-informed services that make a real difference in children's lives.
  • Hold a caseload of clients and provide support to clinicians working across different teams.
  • Lead and support a team of Speech Pathologists to deliver high-quality, family-centred services.
  • Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and professional development to build capability and confidence across the team.
  • Manage a paediatric caseload, delivering assessments, interventions and group programs for children and families.
  • Build strong partnerships with families, schools, kindergartens and community stakeholders.
  • Drive service quality, innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor service delivery, waitlists, key performance indicators and clinical outcomes.
  • Support best-practice clinical decision making and compliance requirements.
  • Create a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Contribute to workforce planning, service development and strategic priorities across paediatric services.

Who we're looking for

  • An experienced Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting children and families while helping clinicians thrive.
  • Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
  • Current Membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
  • Demonstrated experience providing paediatric speech pathology services.
  • Experience leading, mentoring or supervising clinicians.
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based paediatric practice.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with families, educators and community partners.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to collaborative, person-centred and family-centred care.

What will make you stand out

  • Experience leading teams within community health or not-for-profit environments.
  • Experience supporting multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience supervising students or early-career clinicians.
  • Knowledge of early childhood, education or community-based service systems.
  • Experience contributing to quality improvement and service development initiatives.

What's in it for you

  • Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
  • Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
  • Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
  • Generous Allied Health award benefits and you will be recruited as part of the CHPACS Leadership team.
  • Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.
  • Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
  • Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide.

Applications Close: Thursday 12th November 2026.

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Team Leader (Paediatric Speech Pathology) in Melbourne employer: Each

At Each, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members. With flexible working options, no billable hours, and a strong focus on professional growth through ongoing training and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join us in Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, and Wingecarribee, where your expertise in child development will be celebrated and your contributions will help shape a brighter future for those we serve.

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We think you need these skills to ace Team Leader (Paediatric Speech Pathology) in Melbourne

Leadership Skills
Clinical Supervision
Mentoring
Paediatric Speech Pathology
Evidence-Based Practice
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Engagement