When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

What you’ll do at our Werribee clinic:

Therapy Service Delivery

• Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client

• Manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach

• Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals

• Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required

• Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes

• Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops

• Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements

• Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement

Therapy Programs

• Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client, including:

- Completing initial appointments
- Developing goal plans based on identified support needs
- Creating measurable, targeted intervention strategies
- Collaborating with other health professionals where required (e.g. Speech, Psychology)




- Preparing home and session-based resources and activities
- Developing session plans as needed
- Conducting school and home visits when appropriate
- Monitoring progress and adjusting goals and programs accordingly
- Completing reviews and reports as required
- Identifying suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate

Reporting and Documentation

• Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions

• Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g. clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)

• Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards

• Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems

Funding and Payments

• Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types

• Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning

• Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services

Professional Development

• Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence

• Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction





• Utilise career development opportunities to build role-relevant skills

Organisational Requirements

• Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence

• Participate in risk identification, assessment, and prevention activities

• Engage in networking and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals and agencies

• Maintain discipline-specific registration/membership and adhere to relevant codes of conduct

• Uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with organisational policy and legislation

What you’ll bring:

Experience/ Skills:

- Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
- Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Exceptional observational and report writing skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community

Qualifications / Compliance:

- Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology
- Registration with AHPRA and Registration with SPA
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle
- Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
- National Police Check
- Accredited First Aid Certificate

What you’ll get:

Flexibility and

📌 Pediatric Speech Pathologist: Flexible, Growth‑Oriented Therapy (Melbourne)
🏢 Apm
📍 Melbourne