Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Community-Based Role | Melbourne Metro

Job title: Mobile Speech Pathologist

Job type: Full time or part time

Job setting: School and home visits

Salary offer: Competitive salary offer + benefits

Location: Metro Melbourne

About the company:

Our client is a growing paediatric Allied Health provider dedicated to supporting children through play-based and creative therapy approaches. They work closely with children with autism, developmental delays, and communication challenges, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and social participation in meaningful everyday environments.

With a strong focus on collaboration, family-centred care, and creativity, their team is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Melbourne.

About the role:

Our client is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join their supportive multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide therapy services to children aged 1–15 years across home, community, and group settings throughout Melbourne Metro. This opportunity is ideal for a therapist who enjoys working within the community, values flexibility, and is passionate about helping children achieve their communication goals through engaging and play-based approaches.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering speech and language therapy for children with developmental delays and autism
• Conducting assessments to identify children’s strengths and support needs
• Developing therapy plans aligned with NDIS goals
• Supporting families with practical communication strategies
• Collaborating with internal and external multidisciplinary teams
• Writing progress reports and therapy notes
• Facilitating group programs and creative therapy sessions where appropriate

Benefits:

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to facilitate group and creative therapy programs
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Administrative support so you can focus on delivering therapy services
• Access to co-working spaces across Melbourne
• Flexible community-based role with varied caseload

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership
• Working with Children Check
• Police Check
• Current driver’s licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred
• Experience working with children or a strong interest in paediatrics

Highly regarded:

• Experience working with autism and/or early intervention
• Interest in play-based or creative therapy approaches
• Experience facilitating social or communication groups

If you are passionate about helping children build communication, confidence, and connection through play-based therapy, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!