Senior Speech Pathologist – Hearth (Melbourne, Australia)
Base pay: A$90,000 – A$120,000 per year. Additional PD budget of $2,000 per year.
Hearth is a trusted NDIS-registered provider committed to high-quality, person-centred support. We're looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist who will support clients with a range of communication needs and help our multidisciplinary team deliver outstanding care.
About The Role
- Manage a diverse NDIS caseload across a variety of disabilities.
- Work with children (9+) and adults in homes, schools, and community settings.
- Support clients with AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and PBS Practitioners.
- Provide supervision and mentoring to early-career Speech Pathologists.
- Support quality practice improvement and contribute to broader clinical projects.
Why You'll Love Working at Hearth
- Exceptional team culture – supportive, down-to-earth, and values-led.
- Multidisciplinary team environment – collaborative learning and problem solving.
- Meaningful work – help people with disability live the life they want.
- Professional development – ongoing mentoring, external supervision, CPD opportunities.
- Generous PD budget – $2,000 + 5 CPD days per year (pro rata).
- Realistic KPIs & manageable caseloads designed to support quality practice.
- Flexible work options – hybrid arrangements.
- Positive, connected workplace – social events, team building, wellbeing activities.
- Relocation assistance – support for relocating to Melbourne can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
- Minimum 3 years of experience (preferred).
- Experience in the disability and/or community sector (preferred).
- Skills in AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- A collaborative, team-focused approach and comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment.
- A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility to obtain.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check (Victoria).
- Driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
Ready to Make the Move?
If you're a NZ-based clinician who is passionate about meaningful, person-centred practice, keen to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team, and ready to explore a new life and career in Melbourne, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your cover letter and CV, or contact Cassie Kenyon, General Manager Allied Health, at for a confidential conversation about the role, the team, and what relocating to Melbourne with Hearth could look like for you.
Speech Pathologist employer: Hearth (NDIS Registered Provider)
Hearth Australia is an exceptional employer that prioritises quality, safety, and compliance in the disability support sector. With a supportive and dynamic team environment based in Glen Iris, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities, a competitive salary, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a culture that values accountability and excellence.
Contact Details:
Hearth (NDIS Registered Provider) Recruitment Team
