Team Lead Speech Pathologist, Darwin: $100,000 - $120,000+ super, up to $7k relocation, flexible hours + WFH admin, tailored caseload.
Join a Queensland-based allied health provider that’s expanded into the NT and
help build the Speech Pathology service in Darwin. This is a genuine opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to step into leadership - with your client-facing load reducing as you grow and support the local Speech Pathology team.
Key Highlights: - Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 + super
- Relocation: Access up to $7,000 support
- Flexibility: Flexible start/finish times + WFH for admin (option to work a 9-day fortnight or condensed week)
- Caseload tailored to you: NDIS, Aged Care, Medicare and private clients (across the lifespan)
- Clinic base available: Central space for team connection, optional admin, and client appointments
You’ll work alongside a thriving team of
5 Occupational Therapists, backed by a supportive management team and strong clinical support from the National Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist!
Why You’ll Love This Role: - A real step into leadership: Start 100% client-facing, then transition into more leadership as you onboard and supervise new team members
- Build something meaningful: Autonomy to help establish the Speech Pathology arm of the practice in Darwin, including purchasing physical resources for the clinic
- Varied, interest-led work: Mix of funding streams and client presentations, with your caseload shaped to your preferred area
- Transparent expectations: 69% billable target (e.g. 5.25 hours per 7.6-hour day) with a ramp-up period, and adjusted expectations as your supervision responsibilities increase
Support Available: - Fortnightly clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist
- Ongoing clinical support from the Sunshine Coast Speech Pathology team
- Structured onboarding: Gradual caseload increase and work shadowing opportunities
- Professional development: $1,000 PD allowance + 3 days PD leave
- Admin triage of clients with work-life balance front of mind
Extra Perks: - Travel reimbursed: 99c per km (paid each pay)
- Bonus structure: 15% of charge-out rate + an additional $30 per extra hour when exceeding targets
- Tech provided: iPad or work laptop
- Team culture: Paid lunch once a week with your team
Your Role: - Provide Speech Pathology services across the lifespan (tailored caseload to your scope and interests)
- Support clients funded by NDIS, Aged Care, Medicare and private streams
- Contribute to growing the Speech Pathology team in Darwin, including supervision as new clinicians are onboarded (built into your workload)
Requirements:
- Minimum 4 Years Post Graduate Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- SPA membership
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Drivers license and own vehicle
Interested in this position or know someone who might be?
Referral BONUS - we offer
$300 to you if you refer a friend/colleague who we help into a new role!
Apply now or email your resume to
Emma (Allied Health Division, QLD) on
emma@gorillajobs.com.au or call
+61 468 412 394 to hear more about the role.
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