Job title:Clinical Lead - Speech Pathologist
Job type:Full time or part time, 4 - 5 days/week
Salary offer:$115k to $120k + super (DOE)
Location:Wyndham Vale
About the company
Our client is a growing, neuroaffirming, multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing holistic and inclusive supports for neurodivergent children and young people.
They aim to reduce barriers to care by offering all therapy services in one location, using a collaborative, wraparound approach to support clients and their families.
The team includes Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Art and Music Therapists, Allied Health Assistants, and administrative staff.
They operate with a strong focus on connection, wellbeing, reflective practice, and sustainable ways of working.
About the role
As Team Leader – Speech Pathologist, you will:
People & Team Leadership
Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in day-to-day operations
Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings with therapists to support wellbeing, career development, and problem-solving
Guide staff through performance reviews, goal setting, and reflective conversations
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new team members
Support the development and review of policies, procedures, and workplace processes
Promote a positive, inclusive, and neuroaffirming workplace culture
Operational & Program Leadership
Assist with planning and coordination of school holiday programs and group services
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and internal projects
Foster communication and collaboration across disciplines and teams
Support incident management, feedback, and resolution processes as needed
Clinical
Maintain a reduced clinical caseload aligned with leadership responsibilities
Provide neuroaffirming, relationship-based therapy




Complete assessments, reports, and documentation as required
Liaise with families, schools, and other stakeholders as needed
Benefits
Flexible working hours and arrangements
Supportive and values-led leadership team
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and sustainable workloads
Weekly team time and collaborative learning opportunities
90-minute appointment model (60 min therapy + 30 min notes, planning, communication)
Maximum of 4 clients per day
Dedicated admin team handling calendars and administrative tasks
Ongoing leadership support and consultation
Annual professional development budget
Access to neuroaffirming leaders
4 weeks annual leave plus personal leave entitlements
Inclusive, psychologically protected workplace
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology Australia registration
Experience in paediatric and/or NDIS settings
Strong people skills and a genuine interest in staff wellbeing and development
Experience supporting, mentoring, or informally leading clinicians
Neuroaffirming and trauma-informed approach
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Confidence in navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism
Current Working With Children Check and Police Check
Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
Current CPR certification and First Aid training (or willingness to complete)
Right to work in Australia
Highly regarded but not essential
Previous team leadership or people management experience
Experience contributing to policy and procedure development
Lived experience of neurodivergence
This role is ideal for an experienced clinician passionate about people leadership, staff wellbeing, and building supportive systems that allow therapists to deliver their best work.
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