Are you an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist ready to step into a true senior role? Where your clinical expertise is respected, your leadership is valued, and your influence shapes both children's outcomes and the future of a growing service?
At Happy Dots Therapy Services for Children, we are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist with at least 7 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to practise at an advanced level while mentoring and elevating others.
For over a decade, Happy Dots has delivered high-quality, evidence-informed, family-centred therapy to children across the Newcastle region. Our values - Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Creativity - are embedded in everything we do.
About the Role
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will operate at an advanced practice level, managing a complex paediatric caseload (0-18 years) while dedicating structured time to supervision, mentoring, and internal training. You will work across clinic, school, and community settings, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to clinical governance, innovation, and service excellence.
This is not just another clinical role. It is an chance to:

- Lead within your discipline
- Mentor and grow emerging therapists
- Influence service development and quality improvement
- Deliver meaningful, holistic therapy that genuinely changes lives

Key Responsibilities
Advanced Clinical Practice

- Deliver comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and complex communication needs.
- Develop goal-driven, family-centred therapy plans aligned with functional and outcomes.




- Provide consultation and intervention within schools and community environments.
- Liaise closely with other allied health professionals, educators, and families to ensure integrated care.
- Facilitate group programs and contribute to service innovation.
- Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and NDIS compliance.
- Consistently achieve strong client satisfaction outcomes.

Leadership, Mentoring & Clinical Support
- Provide regular supervision and mentoring to speech pathologists.
- Support early-career clinicians in clinical reasoning, caseload management, and professional development.
- Deliver internal training and contribute to peer learning sessions.
- Assist in onboarding new clinicians.
- Provide feedback to leadership on service delivery and team development.
- Model best practice in professionalism, time management, and documentation standards.

- Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical pathway design.
- Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.

Why You'll Love Working at Happy Dots
Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that changes lives daily, helping children and families achieve milestones and breakthroughs.
Clinical Autonomy with Leadership Influence: Shape your caseload, lead initiatives,



and contributemeaningfully to strategic decisions.
Structured Leadership Role: This is a formally recognised senior position with mentoring responsibilities built into KPIs - not an informal add-on.
Growth & Development : Access structured supervision, leadership mentoring, in house training opportunities including trauma informed supervision sessions with a paediatric psychologist and a generous professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning.
Collaboration & Connection : Work alongside experienced therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Support & Resources : You'll have access to everything you need to deliver exceptional care. From a company car for community visits to your own laptop, iPad, and dictation software for seamless reporting, plus beautiful, well-equipped therapy spaces and sensory gyms designed to inspire creativity and connection.
Admin Support: we take care of your schedule which gives you more time to focus on therapy with your clients. Plus your own allocated admin time each day
Competitive Compensation - Your hard work is recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary. We value our employees and offer remuneration that reflects your experience and the difference you make.
Flexibility & Balance : We understand life's demands. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or a 9-day fortnight, we'll work with you to create a rhythm that fits.
Wellbeing Support - Your mental health and wellbeing matter to us. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Program for

📌 Senior Speech Pathologist (Newcastle)
🏢 Happy Dots Therapy Services for Children
📍 Newcastle