Your opportunity

Looking for a Speech Pathology role where you can make a meaningful difference, enjoy clinical autonomy and have the flexibility to shape your working day?

Join Plena Healthcare's national Speech Pathology team as a mobile Speech Pathologist, providing high-quality care to adults across residential aged care facilities throughout the Wollongong region.

You’ll work with a diverse adult caseload, supporting people living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and age-related changes, with opportunities to develop your skills across both communication and dysphagia.

Whether you're an experienced clinician looking for greater autonomy or a recent graduate wanting to build your confidence with strong clinical support, you'll be part of a connected team that genuinely values your development.

This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, servicing residential aged care facilities across the Wollongong region, NSW.

Part-time hours will also be considered for the right candidate.

Why you'll love this role

- Make a meaningful difference every day – help adults maintain their communication, independence, dignity and quality of life.
- Enjoy flexibility and autonomy – manage your own calendar and have the freedom to structure your working day.
- A diverse adult caseload – build your experience across dysphagia and communication while supporting clients with a range of neurological and age-related conditions.
- Monday–Friday lifestyle – enjoy the benefits of a consistent weekday role without the demands of shift work.
- Strong clinical support – access regular supervision, experienced clinicians and a national Speech Pathology team.




- Great opportunity for new graduates – receive dedicated 1:1 supervision and support as you develop your clinical skills and confidence.
- Keep developing your expertise – access a $500 annual professional development allowance, internal workshops and regular full-day professional development sessions.
- Clinical autonomy – make your own clinical decisions and manage your caseload independently, with a supportive team behind you.
- Opportunities beyond Wollongong – for clinicians interested in it, there may be opportunities to support clients in regional locations.

What you'll be doing

- Assess and provide evidence-based intervention for swallowing and communication difficulties.
- Support adults with complex and changing clinical needs.
- Provide dysphagia and communication assessment and intervention across residential aged care.
- Manage your own calendar, appointments and travel schedule.
- Deliver telehealth assessment and intervention where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with clients, families, facility staff, support coordinators and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide education and recommendations to clients, families, support staff and colleagues.
- Advocate for clients and support them to achieve meaningful goals.
- Connect with our national Speech Pathology team to share knowledge, ideas and clinical expertise.





Build your career with Plena

At Plena Healthcare, we believe you should be able to build a rewarding career without sacrificing your work-life balance.

You’ll have the autonomy to manage your day and structure your schedule, while still having the support, connection and clinical resources of a national team behind you.

For new graduates, you’ll have access to regular 1:1 clinical supervision (30 minutes per week) alongside support from experienced Speech Pathologists. Experienced clinicians have access to senior group supervision and a national community of clinicians to collaborate with.

We’re committed to helping you continue to grow, with a $500 annual professional development allowance, regular internal professional development sessions and opportunities to pursue areas of clinical interest.

About You

To join our team, you’ll need:

- A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology.
- Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle, as this is a mobile role.
- A passion for supporting adults to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.

Wollongong & surrounding areas, NSW

Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply

Plena Perks

- Flexible working hours and the ability to manage your own schedule.
- $500 annual professional development allowance to pursue the learning opportunities that interest you.
- Regular full-day internal professional development sessions with our national Speech Pathology team.
- 1:1 clinical supervision for new graduates, with senior group supervision available for experienced clinicians.
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📌 Speech Pathologist (City of Wollongong)
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📍 City of Wollongong