Help shape the future of Speech Pathology within our organisation while creating meaningful change in people's lives.
SAL Consulting is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our senior practitioner team in Victoria, based in Ringwood.
This is more than a clinical role.
Alongside a diverse and rewarding caseload,you'llcontribute to the growth of our Speech Pathology discipline, mentor emerging clinicians, and help strengthen our national practice.
From communication and language interventions to complex disability, autism, dysphagia, trauma-informed practice, early intervention and forensic work, Speech Pathologists at SAL have opportunities to work across an unusually broad range of practice areas while being supported to develop their own areas of interest.
We'llsupport you to deepen yourexpertiseand build a career around the work that matters most to you.
This Role May Be Perfect for You If...
You'rean experiencedSpeech Pathologistlooking for more than a traditional therapy role
You enjoy mentoring and supporting developing practitioners
You want to apply your skills at both an individual and systems level
You thrive in multidisciplinary environments and enjoy working with complexity
You'recreative, innovative and enjoythinking outside the box
You want genuine opportunities for growth,leadershipanddevelopment of areas of interest
Why Join SAL Consulting?
At SAL Consulting, we work with children, young people and adults across disability, mental health,education,child protection,out of home care,justiceand forensic settings.
We support individuals, families,organisationsand systems to create meaningful and sustainable change.
Industry-leading supervision and mentoring
Individualised professional development plans
Monthly internal professional development days
National communities of practice in a range of areas
Opportunities to develop areas of expertiseand interest
Support from Leadership teams whoremainactively involved in clinical practice
Genuine career pathways and opportunities to add extra tools to your toolkit across therapy, behaviour support, training,leadershipand practice development streams
Team Feedback
What Our Team Says About Working at SAL




We believe the experience of working at SAL is best described by the people who do it every day:
"SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients. NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk."
"Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases. Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity."
"I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice."
"Great team culture + supportive supervisors."
"I've worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better.I'mnever leaving!"
What This Means for You
When people join SAL, they often tell us they stay because they find:
A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture
Supervisors who are invested in their growth
Interesting and diverse work that keeps them learning
Opportunities to contribute and shape their career pathway
A workplace that values relationships,wellbeingand long-term development
WhatYou'llBeDoing
You'llcombine direct clinical work with mentoring and discipline development activities.
Your work will include:
Delivering high-qualitySpeech Pathologyservices across community, clinic,schooland telehealth settings
Providing assessment,interventionand consultation services to people with diverse and often complex needs
Supporting individuals, families,carersand support teams to achieve meaningful outcomes
Mentoring and coaching developing practitioners
Contributing to discipline growth, clinicalinnovationand service development
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic and person-centred outcomes
Who We're Looking For
We'relooking for practitioners who are:
Curious and reflective
Collaborative and relationship-focused




Motivated by making a genuine difference
Energised by complexity and learning
Committed to supporting the growth of others
Interested in contributing to a robust, trauma-informed professional culture
What We Offer
Flexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly culture
Work from home for administration and report writing
Travel allowance included inremunerationfor community-based work
Anadditionalweek of annual leave on top of the National Employment Standards entitlement
Access to the Flare benefits platform with discounts across a wide range of retailers and services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Genuine opportunities to shape your own career direction
Ongoing professional development and investment in your growth
Opportunities to further develop skills in behaviour support, training, forensics, earlychildhoodandNeurosequentialModel of Therapeutics (NMT)
Mandatory Requirements
Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status through Speech Pathology Australia
Current Australian Driver's Licence
Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement
Minimum 5 years' experience asa Speech Pathologist
Experience working within at least one relevant funding environment (e.g. NDIS, education, child protection, health,justiceor related sectors)
Experience coaching,mentoringor supporting developing practitioners
Highly Regarded
Experience in working with people with intellectual disability, traumahistoriesand complex support needs
Experience conducting communication assessments, interventionplanningand service delivery across the lifespan
Experience in dysphagia and mealtime management
Experience working collaboratively with families, supportnetworksand multidisciplinary teams to achieve outcomes in everyday environments
SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Melbourne)
🏢 SAL Consulting
📍 Melbourne