Job Description

Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Clinic Based/Community | Contractor Position

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Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

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Job Description

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Job title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist Job type: Contractor, flexible Work setting: Clinic or community

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Salary: Depending on the role Location: Sydenham VIC

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About the company: Our client is an award-winning allied health provider with four state-of-the-art clinics across Melbourne.

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They deliver high-quality onsite, telehealth, and community-based services through a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Dietitians, and other Allied Health professionals. With a strong reputation for clinical excellence and client-centred care, they are committed to supporting both clients and clinicians through collaborative practice, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

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About the role: Due to continued growth, our client is seeking passionate and motivated Speech Pathologists to join their multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. This role offers the flexibility to manage your own caseload while providing services both within the clinic and in the community.

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You will work with a diverse paediatric caseload and collaborate closely with other health professionals to deliver holistic, evidence-based care. As a Speechy you will be responsible for: Speech – support to speak more clearly and be understood

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Language – support for people who may have trouble putting their ideas and thoughts into words and sentences or who may need support with reading and writing Augmentative and Alternative Communication – support using devices for people with complex communication needs Social Skills – support to improve the understanding of the rules for social interaction and awareness of body language, facial expressions and voice tone to improve social interactions

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Stuttering – provide strategies to support smooth speech delivery and management of stuttering to increase confidence Voice – provide exercises and support to optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits Working with adults and children who have a range of conditions:

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy

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Developmental delays Stammers Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Intellectual disabilities Cleft Palate Voice disorders

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You will also be responsible for: Swallowing – make mealtime more enjoyable by reducing risk and increasing acceptance of different foods and textures Taking on more clients than new grads

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Seeing a greater variety of clients of all types Look at completing AT assessment and reports independently Be able to effectively supervise AHA students in clinic

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Give prospect to new grads to observe Be a buddy for new grad Speech Paths Participate in MDT training and workshops

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Begin to build skills in particular clinical areas Benefits:

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Flexible contractor opportunitiy

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📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Clinic Based/Community | Contractor Position (Victoria)
🏢 HealthcareLink Trust
📍 Victoria