Job Description
Lead, support and grow with a team that values great clinical care
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Can Speak Allied Health is looking for an experienced and passionate Speech Pathologist to join our team as a Speech Pathology Team Leader.
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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.
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At Can Speak, we believe that great 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.
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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.
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About the role
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As Speech Pathology Team Leader, you will:
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Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and support to a team of Speech Pathologists.
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Report directly to the Head of Speech Pathology.
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Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and support to clinicians within your team.
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Work towards agreed clinical and team targets, with regular support from the Head of Speech Pathology.
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Support clinicians with clinical reasoning, complex cases, goal setting and intervention planning.
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Encourage reflective practice, evidence-based practice and neuroaffirming approaches.
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Contribute to the development of clinical resources, systems and team processes.
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Support the professional development and growth of Speech Pathologists across the team.
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Maintain your own paediatric clinical caseload across clinic and community settings.
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Collaborate closely with our Occupational Therapy and administration teams.
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Participate in case discussions, team meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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What makes Can Speak different?
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We want our clinicians to feel supported, connected and valued.
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As a Team Leader, you will have access to:
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Dedicated clinical leadership support
n 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.
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Protected peer supervision
n Our Speech Pathologists have 2 hours of peer supervision each week, creating regular opportunities to discuss cases, share ideas and learn from one another.
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A collaborative multidisciplinary environment
n Work alongside our Occupational Therapy team and dedicated administration staff. You won't be expected to do everything yourself.
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A outstanding clinical setting
n Our clinic provides dedicated office and therapy spaces, including sensory gym facilities, supporting a wide range of paediatric therapy needs.
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Varied clinical work
n 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.
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Professional development and connection
n 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.
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About you
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We are looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist who:
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Holds a recognised Speech Pathology qualification and is eligible for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.




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Has experience working in paediatric Speech Pathology. Minimum 5 + years experience.
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Is confident across a broad range of paediatric presentations.
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Has a genuine interest in supporting and developing other clinicians.
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Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and communication skills.
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Enjoys collaboration and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Is organised, approachable and able to provide constructive clinical support.
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Is comfortable working towards clinical and professional targets.
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Values neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, family-centred and evidence-based practice.
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Is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, or is an experienced Team Leader looking for a supportive and collaborative practice.
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Why join Can Speak Allied Health?
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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.
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You will be joining a growing multidisciplinary team where your ideas and experience are valued.
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We offer:
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2 hours of peer supervision every week
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Fortnightly one-to-one supervision with the Clinical Lead
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Clinic and community-based work
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Dedicated office and therapy spaces
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Sensory gym facilities
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Occupational Therapy and multidisciplinary collaboration
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Strong administration support
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Quarterly team-building days
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Annual team retreat
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A practice led by a practising Speech Pathologist who understands the clinical and professional realities of the role
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Interested?
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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.
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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.
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📌 Speech Pathologist Team Leader (Canberra)
🏢 Can Speak Canberra Speech Pathology
📍 Canberra