A clinic-based role where you can focus on what you do best.

At Squish Kids, we've intentionally designed this role to be well-supported, collaborative, and sustainable, so you can enjoy your work and feel confident in what you're doing.

Based entirely in our clinic, you'll work alongside a friendly and experienced multidisciplinary team, with access to comprehensive resources, structured support, and purpose-built therapy spaces. You'll benefit from a consistent work environment, opportunities for collaboration, and a varied caseload tailored to your interests and experience.

If you're looking for meaningful work, a warm team, and a role that won't burn you out, keep reading.

What We Offer

- Salary up to $90,000 – $110,000 + super

- $2,500 annual PD budget + 2 paid CPD days

- KPIs capped at 25 hours/week (including report writing) — designed for sustainability

- Consistent clinic-based schedule and work environment with flexible start and finish time

- Structured supervision and mentoring tailored to your experience level

- Fortnightly discipline-specific catch-ups to build clinical confidence

- Strong admin support so you can focus on your clients

- Access to a wide range of assessment tools, therapy resources, and AAC equipment

- A genuinely supportive, inclusive team culture where we celebrate everyone's success

- Quarterly team socials to connect, unwind, and have a laugh together

- Opportunities to specialise or diversify including AAC, paediatrics, swallowing, and complex communication

- Opportunities to develop experience across NDIS and CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Programme) funding streams

- Employment Assistance Program (10 funded counselling sessions per year)

- All clinical resources provided with no out-of-pocket costs

Key Responsibilities





- Provide speech pathology services across communication and/or swallowing needs (paediatric and/or adult caseloads) within the clinic setting

- Tailor your caseload based on your interests, strengths, and experience

- Complete comprehensive assessments (communication and/or swallowing)

- Develop and implement evidence-based intervention plans

- Deliver individual therapy and capacity‑building supports

- Support clients with:

- Speech and language development

- Social communication

- AAC systems and alternative communication supports

- Mealtime management and swallowing (if applicable)

- Write clear, functional clinical reports, including NDIS documentation and funding recommendations

- Collaborate closely with families, carers, support teams, educators, and other stakeholders

- Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to support holistic client outcomes

- Maintain clinical documentation in line with Speech Pathology Australia and organisational standards

About You

- You have at least 3 years’ experience and feel confident managing a caseload independently (with team support available)

- You’re proactive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively

- You have strong interpersonal and written communication skills

- You’re comfortable using digital systems and clinical platforms

- You have experience working within the NDIS

- You’re committed to evidence‑based, client‑centred practice

- You’re open to feedback and value ongoing learning and development





- You enjoy being part of a team and value connection, collaboration, and supporting those around you

Requirements

- Qualification in Speech Pathology

- Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership

- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

- Professional indemnity insurance (can be arranged prior to commencement)

- First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Why Work With Us?

At Squish Kids, we've intentionally designed this role to support both your professional growth and your life outside of work.

We know the small details matter, and we've built them into the role so you feel supported, valued, and set up to do your best work.

We offer:

- A consistent clinic‑based workplace with flexible start and finish time

- A well‑resourced role with access to dedicated therapy spaces, assessment tools, AAC resources, laptop, and phone

- Strong investment in your development, including a generous PD budget and dedicated PD leave

- A supportive, connected team culture where people check in, share ideas, and support each other day‑to‑day

- Meaningful supervision and mentorship, whether you're building your skills or refining advanced clinical areas

- A balanced and sustainable workload designed to help you enjoy your work without burning out

- The opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues and learn from a diverse and experienced team

- A workplace that values autonomy, trust, and clinical excellence while providing the support you need to thrive

Keen to join a team that supports and empowers you?

If you're looking for a role where you can grow, feel valued, and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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