We are expanding our Speech Pathology network and are seeking experienced, independently practising Speech Pathologists to provide high-quality services to NDIS participants across Australia.
We are looking for clinicians who are confident managing their own caseload, providing evidence-based assessment and intervention, and delivering high-quality clinical documentation in accordance with NDIS requirements and Speech Pathology Australia professional standards.
This is not a graduate, new graduate or supervised position. Applicants must be capable of practising independently without ongoing clinical supervision or mentoring.
About the Role
As an Independent Contractor, you may provide services including:
- Comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments
- Functional communication assessments
- Comprehensive speech pathology reports
- NDIS progress reports
- NDIS review reports
- Functional Capacity Assessment contributions where applicable
- Speech sound disorder assessment and intervention
- Receptive and expressive language intervention
- Social communication intervention
- Autism assessment support and intervention
- Early childhood communication intervention
- Literacy support where appropriate
- AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) assessment and implementation
- Mealtime management and dysphagia services (within your competency)
- Parent and caregiver coaching
- School and preschool consultation
- Capacity building for families, educators and support teams
- Collaboration with Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Support Coordinators and other stakeholders
- NDIS-compliant documentation and clinical record keeping
Mandatory Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia (Certified Practising Speech Pathologist preferred)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Minimum two (2) years’ post-graduate clinical experience
- Demonstrated experience managing an independent clinical caseload
- Strong understanding of the NDIS Practice Standards and participant-centred service delivery
- Experience writing high-quality NDIS reports and supporting funding reviews
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your State or Territory)
- Current National Police Check
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Access to a reliable motor vehicle (for community-based services)
- Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Full work rights within Australia
Applicants who require ongoing supervision, mentoring or graduate support are encouraged to apply for future employee opportunities rather than this contractor position.
Contractor Arrangement
This is a genuine independent contractor opportunity.
Rates commence from $80.00 per hour, with higher rates negotiated based on:
- Years of Speech Pathology experience
- Clinical expertise
- Experience supporting complex participants
- Experience with AAC
- Experience with paediatric and adult caseloads
- Experience with dysphagia and mealtime management
- Capacity to independently manage complex referrals
- Geographic service area
- Availability
Contractors invoice via their ABN and are responsible for:
- Taxation obligations
- Superannuation
- Qualified indemnity and public liability insurance
- Professional development
- Annual registration fees
- All business-related expenses
Important Information
As this is an independent contractor role:
- Clinical supervision is not provided.
- Training, mentoring and graduate support are not provided.
- Contractors are expected to practise autonomously.
- Contractors must maintain all professional registrations, certifications and insurances.
- Contractors must work strictly within their professional scope of practice and competency.
- Contractors are responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
- Contractors determine their own availability and may accept referrals based on their capacity.
- Contractors must maintain all mandatory compliance requirements throughout the engagement.
Why Partner With Us?
- Australia-wide referral opportunities
- Flexible workload based on your availability
- Competitive contractor rates
- Administrative support for bookings and client coordination
- Community, clinic, hybrid and telehealth service options
- Access to a diverse range of paediatric and adult referrals
- Prospect to collaborate within an established multidisciplinary allied health team
- Consistent referral pipeline as the organisation continues to expand nationally
- Freedom to manage your own schedule while being supported operationally by an experienced administrative team
Apply
We welcome applications from experienced Speech Pathologists seeking flexible independent contractor opportunities across Australia.
Job Type: Independent Contractor
Rate: AU$80.00–AU$130.00 per hour
Work Location: Australia-wide | Community | Hybrid | Telehealth
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Pathology (Required)
Experience
- Speech Pathology: Minimum 2 years post-graduate experience (Required)
Licence / Certification
- Speech Pathology Australia Membership (Required)
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
- National Police Check (Required)
- Current First Aid and CPR (Required)
- Australian Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation
- Australia (Required)
Willingness to Travel
- Up to 75% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote throughout Australia
Pay: $66,635.63 – $124,286.07 per year
Education:
- Bachelor Degree (Required)
Experience:
- Speech Therapy: 1 year (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- SPA Registration (Required)
- First/CPR (Required)
- Working with Children Check (Required)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)