Speech Pathologist - NDIS Community | Contractor
Job Type: Contract position | Casual position
Job Details
Job title: Speech Pathologist
Job type: Contractor, flexible
Working setting: Community visits
Salary offer: Depending on experience
Location: Ballarat
About the company: Our client is a multidisciplinary allied health provider dedicated to supporting individuals with diverse needs across the community. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality services to NDIS participants, they are committed to enhancing the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of their clients.
Their team of experienced healthcare professionals works collaboratively to empower individuals of all ages to achieve their goals and live more independent, fulfilling lives. Through a client-centred approach, they provide tailored support and evidence-based interventions designed to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve. As part of their growing allied health team, they are seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join them on a contractor basis.
About the role: As a Contractor Speech Pathologist, you will work with children and adults presenting with a variety of communication, speech, language, feeding, and swallowing challenges.
You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments, developing individualized therapy plans, and providing evidence-based interventions that support clients in achieving their communication goals. Working closely with families, carers, support coordinators, and other allied health professionals,



you will play an important role in helping clients improve their communication skills, confidence, and overall quality of life.
Key responsibilities
Conducting assessments for speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing disorders
Developing and implementing individualized therapy programs
Supporting clients with speech delays, communication difficulties, and language development needs
Providing intervention for feeding and swallowing challenges
Preparing reports and maintaining accurate clinical documentation
Collaborating with families, carers, educators, and other healthcare professionals
Delivering services to NDIS participants in line with best practice standards
Supporting children and adults with complex communication needs
Benefits
Flexible contractor arrangement with autonomy over your schedule
Opportunity to work with a diverse caseload across children and adults
Meaningful work supporting NDIS participants and their families
Team-oriented multidisciplinary team environment
Access to ongoing professional support and peer collaboration
Opportunity to make a genuine impact on clients' communication outcomes and quality of life
Established referral pathways and growing client demand
Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Current membership (or eligibility for membership) with the Speech Pathology Australia
Relevant professional indemnity and public liability insurance (or willin
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