Job Description
Senior Speech Pathologist – Hearth (Melbourne, Australia)
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Base pay: A$90,000 – A$120,000 per year. Additional PD budget of $2,000 per year.
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Hearth is a trusted NDIS-registered provider committed to high-quality, person-centred support. We're looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist who will support clients with a range of communication needs and help our multidisciplinary team deliver outstanding care.
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About The Role
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Manage a diverse NDIS caseload across a variety of disabilities.
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Work with children (9+) and adults in homes, schools, and community settings.
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Support clients with AAC,
swallowing/dysphagia,
and complex communication needs.
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Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and PBS Practitioners.
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Provide supervision and mentoring to early-career Speech Pathologists.
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Support quality practice improvement and contribute to broader clinical projects.
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Why You'll Love Working at Hearth
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Exceptional team culture – supportive, down-to-earth, and values-led.
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Multidisciplinary team environment – cooperative learning and problem solving.
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Meaningful work – help people with disability live the life they want.
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Professional development – ongoing mentoring, external supervision, CPD opportunities.
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Generous PD budget – $2,000 + 5 CPD days per year (pro rata).
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Realistic KPIs & manageable caseloads designed to support quality practice.
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Flexible work options – hybrid arrangements.
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Positive, connected workplace – social events, team building, wellbeing activities.
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Relocation assistance – support for relocating to Melbourne can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
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What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology.
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Minimum 3 years of experience (preferred).
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Experience in the disability and/or community sector (preferred).
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Skills in AAC,
swallowing/dysphagia,
and complex communication needs.
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Strong communication and relationship building skills.
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A collaborative, team-focused approach and comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment.
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A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.
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Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility to obtain.
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NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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Working with Children Check (Victoria).
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Driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
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Ready to Make the Move?
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If you're a NZ-based clinician who is passionate about meaningful, person-centred practice, keen to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team, and ready to explore a new life and career in Melbourne, we'd love to hear from you.
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Apply now with your cover letter and CV, or contact Cassie Kenyon, General Manager Allied Health, at
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for a confidential conversation about the role, the team, and what relocating to Melbourne with Hearth could look like for you.
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📌 Speech Pathologist (Victoria)
🏢 Hearth Support Services
📍 Victoria