About Us :

Optiform operates as a multi-disciplinary allied health clinic, offering evidence based and patient centred assessment and therapy for children, adolescents and adults.

Our experienced team of clinicians provide professional services including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, and Exercise Therapy.

About You :

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Position Summary :

About Optiform

Optiform is an established multidisciplinary Allied Health practice based in Ballarat, providing evidence-based assessment, support and intervention to individuals and families across Ballarat and wider Victoria. Our experienced clinical team includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Allied Health Practitioners who work collaboratively to support people across the lifespan.

Our clinicians deliver a broad range of services including early childhood intervention, aged care support, disability support, behavioural support and participation in everyday environments such as home, school, community and workplace settings. We are committed to person-centred, evidence-based practice that promotes autonomy, capacity-building and meaningful outcomes for individuals and families. Optiform values collaboration, diversity, integrity and a supportive workplace culture that enables clinicians to thrive.

At Optiform, we are committed to supporting individuals to build skills, confidence and independence so they can participate meaningfully in their families, schools, workplaces and communities.

We maintain strong partnerships with local schools, educators, community organisations, health professionals and support networks to ensure collaborative and coordinated care. Our clinicians regularly work alongside teachers, learning diversity teams, paediatricians, Specialists, GPs, health teams and other allied health professionals to support children and adults in the environments where they live and learn.

Optiform is deeply connected to the Ballarat community. We actively contribute through community partnerships, support groups, and specialised programs designed to build skills and connection for individuals and families. Our team also delivers education and training for local organisations, schools, performing arts groups and community services, including workshops, webinars and professional learning sessions.

We are committed to ongoing professional development and clinical excellence. Our clinicians are supported to pursue advanced training, mentoring and professional learning to ensure our services remain informed by current research and best practice. This commitment allows us to continually evolve our services and provide high-quality, innovative care to the communities we serve.

Optiform Vision and Values





We provide high-quality, ethical, and affirming allied health care that centres people, relationships, and community. We work collaboratively to promote autonomy, build capacity, and achieve meaningful outcomes for individuals and families. Our team is supported through open communication, collaboration, and a responsive workplace culture that enables compassionate, evidence-informed practice.

We care about:

- - Our team
- Our community
- Supporting clinicians to be the very best they can be
- Providing high quality, evidence-based intervention and support to our community
- Creating positive outcomes for clients
- Diversity, in all its forms

About the Speech Pathology Role

The Graduate / Early Career Speech Pathologist is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to a mixed caseload under structured supervision.

This role forms part of Optiform’s Graduate / Early Career Training Program and is designed to support the development of confident, capable and ethical clinicians.

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention services to a mixed caseload of clients across the lifespan.

This includes assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with a range of difficulties including Voice Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury, Stuttering, Early Intervention, Language Disorders, Articulation and Phonology, Literacy Learning, Dysphagia and Swallowing.

The role contributes to Optiform’s reputation for clinical excellence, client-centred care and cooperative practice.

This role supports high standards of clinical governance, participating in continuous improvement across service delivery, including engaging in a chosen Portfolio in your second 6 months.

The Speech Pathologist works closely with Directors, Clinical Leads and the Practice Manager to support quality outcomes for clients and the sustainability of the practice.

This position may be tailored to suit early career, experienced or senior clinicians and operates within Optiform’s clinical governance and supervision framework.

Key Requirements :

Essential

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Organised, reflective and open to feedback

Flexible and adaptable across different service environments

Commitment to integrity, kindness,



respect and professional growth

Commitment to ethical, client-centred practice

Eligible for current NDIS Worker Screening; police check; and Working with Children Check.

Desirable

Experience with a varied caseload through placements or prior employment

Experience across paediatric and/or adult practice areas

Job Responsibility :

Clinical Practice & Service Delivery

Provide evidence-based assessment, intervention and therapy services across a mixed caseload

Deliver services in clinic, community, school, home and telehealth environments

Apply sound clinical reasoning and maintain client safety and quality standards

Monitor client progress and adjust intervention plans accordingly

Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation and reports

Client Experience & Communication

Communicate respectfully, clearly and collaboratively with clients, families and stakeholders

Provide timely updates, reports and follow-up communication

Deliver services using client-centred, trauma-informed and neuroaffirming practice principles

Build positive therapeutic relationships that support meaningful outcomes

Professional Development & Growth

Actively participate in Optiform’s Graduate / Early Career Training Program

Attend and engage in individual and group supervision

Participate in internal and external professional development activities

Reflect on feedback and supervision to continually improve clinical practice

Maintain professional registration, memberships and compliance requirements

Teamwork & Contribution to Culture

Contribute positively to Optiform’s inclusive, collaborative and professional culture

Participate in team meetings, shared learning and multidisciplinary collaboration

Support colleagues and engage constructively within the team

Represent Optiform professionally with clients, partners and the community

Administration & Operational Responsibilities

Complete clinical notes within required timeframes

Complete assessment reports within agreed deadlines

Accurately use Optiform systems and platforms (including Splose, Teams, Outlook and Trello)

Manage appointments, scheduling and client communication effectively

Meet or work towards agreed billable service targets appropriate to experience level

Contribution to the Business

Work towards meeting billable service KPIs in line with training stage

After the initial six months, contribute to an Optiform portfolio (e.g. group programs, school programs, internal PD or community engagement), subject to application and approval

Participate in service improvement initiatives and organisational projects as appropriate

Job Functions :

Speech Pathologist

Job Benefits :

2 additional weeks of Life Leave

Selling Point :

Speech Pathology

Contact :

Meaghan Sullivan

📌 Graduate / Early Career Speech Pathologist (Ballarat)
🏢 Optiform
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