Are you passionate about helping children build the skills they need to thrive at home, at school and in their community?

Lilac Health is seeking dedicated paediatric speech pathologist to join our growing multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with diverse developmental needs. This role offers flexibility and autonomy while being supported within a collaborative family-centred environment. You will work closely with our Paediatrician, Psychologists, Dietitian and Occupational Therapists to provide integrated and meaningful care.

About the Role In this role, you will:

Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders

Tailor, goal-oriented therapy programs aligned with each client’s individual strengths, interests, and goals.

Utilise AAC systems, technology-based supports, and creative therapy approaches

Deliver interventions targeting articulation, language, social communication, cognitive-communication, and dysphagia management

Collaborate with families, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to empower children and young people

This is an excellent opportunity for early career clinicians looking to start their own private practice with the support of a medical team and assured patient and client flow under a shared care model.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an speech pathologist who





Has the ability to practice independently

Has experience in paediatric practice

Values family centered work

Will thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment

Has a growth mindset

Has some experience with working within the NDIS framework.

Are passionate about working with children and young people

Are skilled in building rapport with children and families

Are organised, self-motivated and committed to ethical practice

Has knowledge and experience in the support of children on the Autism Spectrum and other developmental delays.

Are comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Has excellent interpersonal skills with a warm, open and professional approach

What we offer

Work close to home in a family centred, lifestyle focused practice in Essendon

Ample onsite parking A supportive and collaborative team setting

Strong referral base and consistent caseload opportunities

Flexibility in structuring your work schedule

Administrative and operational support so you can focus on clinical work A positive, neuro-affirming, family-focused workplace culture

Opportunity to build a sustainable and rewarding practice

Qualifications and other requirements

Permanent right to work in Australia

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📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Essendon)
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