Speech Pathologist

Company Description

Jade – Care Therapy and Support is a multidisciplinary service located in Casula, supporting clients across the lifespan. The team offers speech pathology, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, behavior support, and support coordination. Services are delivered in clinic, at home, in schools, in the community, and via telehealth to meet diverse client needs. Jade focuses on personalised care that builds independence, supports functional communication, and helps clients work toward meaningful goals. Team members collaborate across disciplines to provide coordinated, client-centered therapy and support.

Role Description

The Speech Pathologist will provide assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for children, adults, and older people with communication and swallowing needs. Day-to-day tasks include conducting speech and language assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, delivering one-on-one and group sessions, and monitoring progress across clinic, home, school, community, and telehealth settings. The role involves collaborating with families, caregivers, educators, and other allied health professionals, as well as maintaining clear clinical documentation and reports. The Speech Pathologist will contribute to multidisciplinary case discussions and support goal setting that promotes independence and functional outcomes. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Sydney, NSW, with a mix of onsite work at Jade centers and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Speech Therapy, including assessment and intervention across the lifespan.
• Experience working with Speech and Communication Disorders in diverse clinical settings.
• Knowledge and clinical competence in Language Disorders and related developmental or acquired conditions.
• Skills in managing Dysphagia, including assessment and treatment of swallowing difficulties.
• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or equivalent professional body).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with families, schools, and community services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with accurate clinical documentation and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and adapt to clinic, community, and telehealth service delivery.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel to client locations is desirable.
• Current working with children check, national police check, and compliance with relevant professional and ethical standards.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.