Speech Pathologist

About This Role

Working as part of an allied health team, the Speech Pathologist will make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. This role involves delivering therapy services, developing programs, and maintaining documentation, with flexibility and support for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and complete appropriate assessments for each client
• Manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach
• Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals
• Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required
• Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes
• Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
• Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements
• Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement
• Complete initial appointments
• Develop goal plans based on identified support needs
• Create measurable, targeted intervention strategies
• Collaborate with other health professionals where required (e.g., Speech, Psychology)
• Prepare home and session-based resources and activities
• Develop session plans as needed
• Conduct school and home visits when appropriate
• Monitor progress and adjust goals and programs accordingly
• Complete reviews and reports as required
• Identify suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate
• Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions
• Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g., clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)
• Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards
• Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems
• Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types
• Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning
• Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services
• Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence
• Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction
• Utilise professional development opportunities to build role-relevant skills
• Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence