Job Description

Paediatric Speech Pathologist – Contractor
n Small Talk Speech Pathology | Mansfield, Victoria
n Flexible days and hours | Established caseload | Supportive regional practice

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Enjoy the freedom of private practice—with the support to thrive
n Are you looking for greater flexibility, professional autonomy and meaningful paediatric work without the pressure of building a caseload from scratch?

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Small Talk Speech Pathology is seeking a warm, experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist to join our established practice in Mansfield as an independent contractor.

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You'll step into an existing paediatric caseload, work with families who value quality support, and choose the days, hours and client numbers that suit your life. With furnished therapy rooms, clinical resources, administrative support and strong referral pathways already in place, you can focus on what you do best: helping children and adolescents communicate, connect and participate with confidence.

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Why join Small Talk Speech Pathology?

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- Start with an existing caseload—no need to build your own referral base
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- Choose your preferred days, hours and workload
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- Enjoy the independence of contracting within a welcoming, established practice
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- Access furnished therapy rooms, assessment tools and therapy resources
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- Receive administrative support with appointment coordination and invoicing
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- Work within a collaborative, neuroaffirming and family-centred environment
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- Connect with Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and other allied health professionals
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- Access opportunities for clinic-based work,



school visits and cooperative support
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- Participate in group programs if this interests you
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- Build a rewarding career while enjoying the lifestyle of Mansfield and Victoria's High Country
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About the practice

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Located in beautiful North East Victoria in the High Country, Small Talk Speech Pathology supports children and adolescents with a broad range of communication needs, including:

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- Developmental language disorder
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- Speech sound disorders
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- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
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- Literacy difficulties
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- Autism
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- AAC and complex communication needs
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Our approach is respectful, strengths-based, neuroaffirming and focused on helping each child participate meaningfully at home, school and in the community.

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About the opportunity

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This flexible contractor role is ideal for a Speech Pathologist who values autonomy while also seeking professional connections and practical support.

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You can nominate your preferred availability and client numbers, with opportunities to provide assessment and intervention in the clinic, visit schools and collaborate with families, educators and other professionals.

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About you

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- Enjoys working with children, adolescents and their families
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- Provides respectful, strengths-based and neuroaffirming support
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- Communicates warmly, clearly and professionally
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- Values collaboration with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams
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- Can work independently while contributing positively to a supportive practice
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- Has experience or an interest in speech sound disorders, language, literacy, autism, AAC or social communication
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Contract arrangements

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Contractor remuneration will be negotiated according to experience, services provided and the agreed practice arrangement. You will retain flexibility over your availability and the number of clients you choose to accept.

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Live and work in Mansfield

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Mansfield offers an exceptional lifestyle, with easy access to the mountains, Lake Eildon and Victoria's High Country. Enjoy a close-knit regional community, beautiful natural surroundings and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of local children and families.

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Essential requirements

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The successful contractor will require:

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- A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology
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- Current Speech Pathology Australia membership and eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status
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- An Australian Business Number
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- A current Working with Children Check
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- A current National Police Check
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- An NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
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- A current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
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- Compliance with relevant professional, privacy and record-keeping obligations
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📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist Contractor (Mansfield)
🏢 Therapy Connect
📍 Mansfield