Speech Pathologist - Australia

Speech pathology roles in community and disability settings

About the role

Various speech pathology roles placed with Australian employers who sponsor qualified SLPs.

You'll hold a complex, varied caseload spanning paediatric disability, early intervention, AAC, and dysphagia, while contributing to clinical supervision and service development. Most positions sit within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australia's government-funded support system for people with permanent and significant disability.

Speech pathologists with experience across complex presentations and independent community-based practice are well-suited to these roles. Prior Australian experience is not required.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities

• Assess and treat communication disorders across language delays, speech sound disorders, social communication, fluency, and voice

• Develop and deliver dysphagia assessments and mealtime management plans, including staff training for implementation

• Conduct AAC assessments and implement augmentative and alternative communication programmes

• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions, adapting to each client's goals and needs

• Provide clinical services in community, home, and clinic settings, managing an independent caseload

• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and billable hours documentation

• Provide clinical supervision to junior clinicians and allied health assistants

• Contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration

• Build and maintain professional networks with service providers and referral sources

What you'll need

Requirements

Essential

• Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognised institution

• Current registration or licence to practise as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the recognised statutory authority in your home country

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience, with demonstrated experience working with clients with physical and/or developmental disabilities

Advantageous

• Paediatric disability and early intervention background

• AAC assessment and implementation experience

• Dysphagia assessment and mealtime management experience

• Community or home-based service delivery experience

How it works

We manage the recruitment and introduction process end to end — from your first conversation with us through to employer introduction. Our immigration partner, a MARA-registered firm, manages visa processing and employer sponsorship once you've been selected.

There is no cost to you at any point in the recruitment process. Visa and immigration costs are a separate matter between you, your employer, and the immigration agent — we'll explain this clearly before you commit to anything.