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Join our supportive and experienced team!
We're looking for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our well-established paediatric private practice on Sydney's Lower North Shore.

We understand that everyone's ideal work week looks different, so we're flexible. Whether you're looking for a traditional five-day week, full-time hours across four days, or part-time work, we'd love to chat.

Our practice has a strong reputation within the local community and provides assessment and therapy for children across a broad range of communication needs. Most sessions are clinic-based, with some visits to local schools, providing a varied and rewarding caseload.

About our team
You'll be joining a genuinely friendly and collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of:

• 4 Speech Pathologists
• Occupational Therapist
• Psychologist/Specialist Teacher

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive workplace where clinicians enjoy sharing ideas, celebrating successes and helping one another grow professionally.

As a Speech Pathologist in our practice, you will:

• Assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children with a variety of communication needs, including speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans tailored to each child's goals.
• Build positive relationships with children and their families through engaging, family-centred therapy.
• Liaise with parents, teachers and other health professionals to support each child's progress.
• Provide therapy primarily within our clinic, with some visits to local schools.
• Complete clinical reports, assessments, goal plans and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly supervision, team meetings and professional development.
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team, including Speech Pathologists, an Occupational Therapist and a Psychologist/Specialist Teacher.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture and ongoing service improvement.

Requirements

Job Requirements

Essential:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for Certified Practising Membership (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle for local school visits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for working with children and supporting families.

Desirable: 

• Experience working in paediatric private practice, schools or community settings.
• Experience assessing and treating a range of paediatric communication disorders.
• Confidence liaising with schools and other professionals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

What we offer: 

• Flexible working arrangements (full-time, compressed 4-day week or part-time).
• Weekly supervision and mentoring.
• A friendly, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Primarily clinic-based caseload with some local school visits.
• Established practice with a strong referral base.
• Supportive onboarding and mentoring for clinicians at any stage of their career.
• A positive workplace culture where you'll be encouraged to grow professionally and enjoy coming to work.
• We're open to applications from clinicians at all stages of their career and are happy to tailor the role for the right person.