At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support children with ASD.
- Company: Join Millstream Paediatrics, a leading allied health practice in Mount Pleasant.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, CPD allowance, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
- Qualifications: Degree in Speech Pathology and 3+ years experience in ASD assessment.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist with a strong background in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment to join our diagnostic team anywhere from one to five days a week, permanent or contract. You'll play a key role in multidisciplinary assessments, contributing your expertise in communication, language and social interaction to help our child-adolescent clients and their families understand their children's profile and access the right supports.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments as part of multidisciplinary autism evaluations
- Administering standardised and observational tools (e.g., ADOS-2, CELF-5, informal language and pragmatic assessments)
- Collaborating with psychologists, paediatricians and other team members in case formulation and diagnostic decision-making
- Writing clear, high-quality reports in line with the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism
- Delivering feedback sessions to clients and families with sensitivity and clarity
- Providing recommendations and referrals to support ongoing support where appropriate
About you
- Degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Certified Practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in speech pathology, with significant experience in ASD assessment
- Training and experience in ADOS-2 (ADI-R experience also highly regarded)
- Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
- A culturally sensitive client-centred approach
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
About us
Millstream Paediatrics is a multidisciplinary allied health practice based in Mount Pleasant, providing high-quality diagnostic assessments and therapy to children and adolescents. Our team works collaboratively to deliver culturally family-centred assessments to support families with clear outcomes and recommendations.
Contract work or permanent opportunity
Working from one to five days a week
Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
Annual CPD allowance and paid professional development leave
Access to a comprehensive assessment library and resources
Regular clinical supervision and peer review within a collaborative team
Admin support so you can focus on clinical work
Senior Speech Pathologist – Autism Assessment in Perth employer: Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services
Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services offers a supportive work environment where professionals can engage in meaningful multidisciplinary assessments. The company values collaboration among team members, providing opportunities for professional development and growth in the field of paediatric speech pathology. Employees can expect to contribute significantly to the lives of children and their families while working with experienced colleagues.
Contact Details:
Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services Recruitment Team
