Paediatric Speech Pathologist to Community-Based Role

4 Healthcare Recruitment

Footscray, Melbourne VIC

Speech Therapy (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

80,000 to 115,000

Working with Children

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia Membership

Paediatric Speech Pathologist

About the Company

4 Healthcare Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an established multidisciplinary allied health provider supporting children, young people and their families across Melbourne's western suburbs.

The organisation takes a collaborative, family-centred and neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy, helping children develop communication skills, build confidence and participate in everyday life. Clinicians work alongside families, educators and other allied health professionals to deliver practical, evidence-informed and strengths-based support.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team, working with children and their families across Melbourne's western suburbs.

This is a predominantly community-based role, with approximately 80% of your work taking place in schools and kindergartens and 20% involving home visits. You'll work with a mixed caseload of private clients and NDIS participants, supporting children with a range of communication needs, including speech sound development, language, social communication, early language, literacy, fluency and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

You'll develop meaningful goals with families,



provide individualised therapy and collaborate with parents, educators and other allied health professionals to support children's communication and participation across everyday environments.

The organisation values neurodiversity-affirming practice, focusing on children's strengths, individual needs and quality of life. Flexible working arrangements are available, with opportunities for professional development, supervision and collaboration.

Benefits to You

Predominantly community-based caseload across schools and kindergartens

Opportunities to work with a mix of private clients and NDIS participants

Administrative support and established referral pathways

Multidisciplinary collaboration with other allied health professionals

Regular supervision and mentoring for employed clinicians

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative and neurodiversity-affirming team environment

What You'll Need

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Current Working with Children Check, or eligibility to obtain one

NDIS Worker Screening Check, or eligibility to obtain one

Genuine passion for working with children and their families

Robust communication and relationship-building skills

A collaborative approach to working with families, educators and other professionals

Commitment to evidence-informed and neurodiversity-affirming practice

Ability to work across community settings, including schools, kindergartens and family homes

Posted: 19-10-2026

Salary: 80,000 to 115,000

📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Melbourne)
🏢 4 Healthcare Recruitment
📍 Melbourne