Lead Speech Pathologist (Adult Services) - $90,000 - $120,000 + Super

Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist looking for a chance to step into a leadership role and make a lasting impact in adult care? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Speech Pathologist to establish and lead an expanding Adult Speech Clinic.

The role is based in Norwest, contact Jem on 0468760842 for more information!

About the Role

• Lead and manage a dedicated adult therapy service, backed by an established client base, resources, and a supportive leadership team.
• Deliver high-quality assessment and intervention for clients experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties due to neurological conditions, stroke, brain injury, and degenerative diseases.
• Enjoy a hybrid clinic and mobile role with a dedicated clinic space, plus outreach to group homes, nursing homes, retirement villages, and hospitals.
• Work with flexible scheduling and potential work-from-home arrangements.

Everything you need is in place – systems, processes, and state-of-the-art resources – so you can focus on providing outstanding client care. There’s a great deal of scope and flexibility within this role, plus ongoing support from our leadership team to help you grow and develop the service.

About the Clinic

• A positive, supportive culture that fosters compassion, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
• High staff retention and strong job satisfaction, with a mix of senior supervisors, experienced clinicians, and junior therapists who work together to achieve client goals.
• Administrative support to take care of scheduling, billing, and documentation, so you can focus on therapy and leadership.
• A beautiful work environment, state-of-the-art resources, and the latest tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat adult speech, language, fluency, and swallowing disorders using evidence-based practices.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with clients, caregivers, and other professionals.
• Educate clients, families, and community staff on communication strategies and swallowing safety.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Provide training to staff and service providers in group homes and nursing facilities.
• Build and grow the adult clinic service, collaborating on business development initiatives.
• Contribute to policy and procedure updates to ensure ongoing quality improvement.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.

What We Offer

• Formal supervision and mentoring from senior clinicians.
• Flexible work arrangements with autonomy over your schedule.
• Thorough induction and upskilling over the first few months to ensure you’re fully supported.
• Modern therapy rooms, laptop, and iPad provided.
• Public liability and Workers’ Compensation covered by the organisation.
• Ongoing professional development (in-house and external PD allowance).
• Frequent team-building activities and social events to foster a close-knit culture.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent), with SPA membership/CPSP status or eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with adult populations in clinical, rehab, hospital, or community settings
• Current Driver’s License and vehicle

Interested in this position? 

Apply now or email your resume to Jem Melcher (Allied Health Division) on jem@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 760 842 to hear more about the role.

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