Paediatric Speech Pathologist | Illawarra

Join Our Team as a Speech Pathologist at The Grove Academy

Campus Locations: Wollongong, North Wollongong, Dapto 1, Dapto 2, Shell Cove & South Nowra

About the Organisation

At The Grove Academy, we’re all about creating inspiring, nurturing environments for children and educators. With campuses across NSW, we’re renowned for our innovative approach to early childhood education, including our unique Grove Flourish program and Mama Bear initiatives. People love working with us because of our supportive culture, strong values, and commitment to making every day meaningful.

Our Grove Values

At The Grove Academy, we live by our values. They shape everything we do and the way we work together. We’re looking for educators who naturally embody these too:

- Be Passionate – bring heart, energy, and pride to everything you do.
- Have Fun – create joyful, laughter-filled days for children and your team
- Value Teamwork – support, share, and celebrate each other’s wins.
- Learn & Grow – stay curious and open to learning something current every day.
- Be Proud – take pride in your work, your impact, and your growth.
- Better Together – because the magic really happens when we work as one.

About the Role

As a Speech Pathologist at The Grove Academy, you’ll play a key role in supporting children’s communication development through engaging, evidence-based programs in collaboration with educators and families. You’ll work within our mainstream early learning centres, providing speech pathology services to children aged 0-5 years. You’ll collaborate with a passionate team and contribute to creating enriching environments that inspire curiosity, learning, and growth.

Key responsibilities include

- Conducting speech and language assessments and delivering evidence-based individual and group interventions




- Collaborating with and supporting The Grove Academy Centre Directors and educators through consultation, training, and professional development
- Supporting centre directors and educators in creating enriching environments that foster speech, language, emergent literacy, and social-emotional development
- Building positive relationships with families through effective communication and regular face-to-face interactions
- Communicating goals, strategies, and progress with staff and families using customised technology
- Engaging in the ongoing evaluation and development of speech pathology programs
- Contributing to a culture of collaboration, learning, and fun

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic, and eager to make a difference. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
- Membership of Speech Pathology Australia (or eligibility for membership)
- A positive, warm, and confident personality
- Clinical interest in providing speech pathology services in early childhood settings
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- A commitment to supporting children’s access and participation in early learning
- Working with Children Check and National Police Check
- New graduates are welcome to apply

Benefits

- $1,000 Refer-a-Friend Bonus (exclusions apply)
- 50% off childcare fees for your little ones
- Annual Employee Wellbeing Day for some much-needed self-care
- Access to exclusive discounts on over 3,300+ health, fitness and wellbeing brands with Wherefit
- Career growth opportunities as we continue to expand
- A supportive, fun culture with regular celebrations, fundraising events, and Grove Recognition Awards

Join us in making a difference in children’s lives while having fun, celebrating milestones, and building a career you’ll love!

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📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist | Illawarra (City of Wollongong)
🏢 The Grove Academy
📍 City of Wollongong