Lead, support and grow with a team that values great clinical care

Can Speak Allied Health is looking for an experienced and passionate Speech Pathologist to join our team as a Speech Pathology Team Leader.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who enjoys working clinically while also supporting other Speech Pathologists to grow, develop their skills and deliver high-quality, family-centered care.

At Can Speak, we believe that outstanding clinical leadership comes from clinicians who understand the realities of the work. Our practice is led by a practicing Speech Pathologist, with a strong focus on clinical quality, professional development, collaboration and supporting our clinicians to build sustainable careers.

You will work closely with our Head of Speech Pathology, providing clinical leadership and support to your own team of Speech Pathologists while continuing to maintain a reduced clinical caseload.

About the role

As Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will:

- Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to a team of Speech Pathologists.

- Report directly to the Head of Speech Pathology.

- Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to clinicians within your team.

- Work towards agreed clinical and team targets, with regular support from the Head of Speech Pathology.

- Support clinicians with clinical reasoning, complex cases, goal setting and intervention planning.

- Encourage reflective practice, evidence-based practice and neuroaffirming approaches.

- Contribute to the development of clinical resources, systems and team processes.

- Support the professional development and growth of Speech Pathologists across the team.

- Maintain your own paediatric clinical caseload across clinic and community settings.

- Collaborate closely with our Occupational Therapy and administration teams.

- Participate in case discussions, team meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration.

What makes Can Speak different?

We want our clinicians to feel supported, connected and valued.





As a Team Leader, you will have access to:

Dedicated clinical leadership support
You will work closely with our Head of Speech Pathology, with fortnightly one-to-one supervision focused on your leadership, clinical work and professional development.

Protected peer supervision
Our Speech Pathologists have 2 hours of peer supervision each week, creating regular opportunities to discuss cases, share ideas and learn from one another.

A collaborative multidisciplinary environment
Work alongside our Occupational Therapy team and dedicated administration staff. You won't be expected to do everything yourself.

A great clinical environment
Our clinic provides dedicated office and therapy spaces, including sensory gym facilities, supporting a wide range of paediatric therapy needs.

Varied clinical work
Work across clinic and community settings and support children and young people across the full scope of paediatric Speech Pathology, including communication, speech, language, literacy, fluency, AAC and feeding.

Professional development and connection
We value getting together, celebrating our team and continuing to learn. Our team enjoys an annual retreat and quarterly team-building days, alongside regular professional development opportunities. You will have access to an PD budget and additional PD leave as well as weekly team meetings for internal PD.

About you

We are looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist who:

- Holds a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and is eligible for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

- Has experience working in paediatric Speech Pathology.



Minimum 5 + years experience.

- Is confident across a broad range of paediatric presentations.

- Has a genuine interest in supporting and developing other clinicians.

- Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.

- Enjoys collaboration and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

- Is organised, approachable and able to provide constructive clinical support.

- Is comfortable working towards clinical and professional targets.

- Values neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, family-centred and evidence-based practice.

- Is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, or is an experienced Team Leader looking for a supportive and collaborative practice.

Why join Can Speak Allied Health?

Can Speak is a locally owned paediatric allied health practice with a strong focus on quality clinical care, relationships and supporting our clinicians to thrive.

You will be joining a growing multidisciplinary team where your ideas and experience are valued.

We offer:

- 2 hours of peer supervision every week

- Fortnightly one-to-one supervision with the Clinical Lead

- Clinic and community-based work

- Dedicated office and therapy spaces

- Sensory gym facilities

- Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary collaboration

- Strong administration support

- Quarterly team-building days

- Annual team retreat

- ❤️ A practice led by a practising Speech Pathologist who understands the clinical and professional realities of the role

Interested?

If you're an experienced Speech Pathologist who is ready to take on a leadership role while remaining connected to clinical practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you're interested in joining the Can Speak team.

We'd also love to hear from clinicians who may not have held a formal leadership role yet but are ready to take the next step in their career.

📌 Speech Pathologist Team Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Can Speak Canberra Speech Pathology
📍 Canberra