Job Description
Speech Pathologist Team Leader
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Lead a high-performing team. Shape clinical excellence. Grow your career.
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Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step into leadership?
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We're excited to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded allied health organisation to recruit an experienced Speech Pathologist Team Leader.
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician who is ready to move beyond their individual caseload and make a bigger impact through leadership, mentoring and service development - while still maintaining a small clinical caseload.
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You'll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary setting where your expertise, ideas and leadership style will genuinely make a difference.
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Why This Opportunity?
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Lead with purpose - provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to a team of Speech Pathologists at varying stages of their careers.
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Take your career to the next level - access leadership mentoring, CPD funding and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives.
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Shape clinical practice - have a real influence on service delivery, clinical frameworks, quality improvement and innovative therapy approaches.
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Make a meaningful impact - support clients across NDIS, TAC, private and community settings, with a strong focus on functional and person-centred outcomes.
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Work with a supportive leadership team - collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary leaders who value communication, innovation and teamwork.
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Keep one foot in clinical practice - maintain a small,



meaningful caseload while developing your leadership responsibilities.
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Your Role
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As the Speech Pathology Team Leader, you'll be responsible for:
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Providing clinical supervision, mentoring and coaching to Speech Pathologists, from new graduates through to experienced clinicians.
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Supporting clinicians with complex presentations and providing advanced clinical consultation.
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Promoting evidence-based practice and high standards of clinical documentation and governance.
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Supporting onboarding, capability development and professional development pathways.
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Helping clinicians manage complex caseloads and clinical decision-making.
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Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy and other multidisciplinary team leaders.
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Contributing to quality improvement, clinical audits, service innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Supporting a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
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Maintaining a small clinical caseload to remain connected to clinical practice.
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About You
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You're an experienced Speech Pathologist who is passionate about people, clinical excellence and developing others.
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You'll bring:
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SPA eligibility and 3+ years' clinical experience.
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Strong clinical experience across paediatrics and/or adults.
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Experience in areas such as communication, swallowing, AAC and/or social skill development.
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Previous experience in supervision, mentoring, coaching or clinical leadership.
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Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
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A genuine passion for supporting clinicians to grow and succeed.
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A person-centred approach and commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes.
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An understanding of NDIS and TAC service environments.
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A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
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Whether you're already a Team Leader or an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist ready to take that next step, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
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What's On Offer?
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Competitive salary package + car allowance
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Dedicated CPD budget
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Leadership mentoring and career development
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2 additional days off per year
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Regular social events and quarterly team-building activities - all completed during work hours
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Admin support and streamlined systems
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Supportive multidisciplinary leadership team
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Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and shape service delivery
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A genuinely collaborative and people-focused workplace culture
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Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role, organisation and opportunity in more detail.

📌 Speech Pathologist Team Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Talent Quarter
📍 New South Wales