Speech Space is searching for a dynamic and committed Speech Pathology Team Lead to join us on a full-time basis at our paediatric Speech Pathology Clinic. The position is based in the community within our contracted Schools. The successful applicant will be required to lead and mentor our junior Speech Pathology team as well as provide intervention to school based clients. We aim to help our clients in all areas of communication including speech, language, literacy, signs, gestures and social and emotional areas.

What we’re offering –

Phone and tablet included in package

A supportive, professional environment – a excellent place to learn and work

A fantastic team of therapists and support staff – regular team meetings, professional development and social events

Clear goal setting and incentives – clinical mentoring and career aspiration goal setting

Exciting Professional Development budget

Generous employee benefits program and flexible work options

The opportunity to expand the role based on your experiences and interests

What we’ll need from you –

Drivers licence and reliable motor vehicle to travel to various school locations

Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)

National Police Check

Covid 19 vaccination certificate

Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathologist) and SPA Membership





Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with Allied Health Professionals, parents and educators

Ability to establish rapport with clients and colleagues

Experience working with children preferred

Experience working in collaborative teams preferred

The position involves –

Providing evidence-based assessments and intervention to a mixed and diverse caseload

Providing direct and indirect intervention sessions that are individual and group based

Developing tailored therapy plans including goals and appropriate measurements

Flexibility in adapting and organisng around school based commitments

Documenting each session in our software system

Management of junior Speech Pathology team members regarding school based intervention including individual and group supervision and mentoriship

Assisting junior Speech Pathology team with case and time management and workload organisation

Liasion with school staff and coordinations around timetabling, prioritisation, assessment, funding and intervention

Providing support and feedback to clients families where appropriate

Assisting staff with time management, organisation and therapy planning

Development of therapy resources

For further information or to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

📌 Speech Pathologist – Community Team Leader – Full Time (Melbourne)
🏢 Speech Space Pty
📍 Melbourne