We're looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist with a strong background in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessment to join our diagnostic team. You'll play a key role in multidisciplinary assessments, contributing your expertise in communication, language and social interaction to help clients and families understand their profile and access the right supports.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments as part of multidisciplinary autism evaluations
- Administering standardised and observational tools (e.g., ADOS-2, CELF-5, informal language and pragmatic assessments)
- Collaborating with psychologists, paediatricians and other team members in case formulation and diagnostic decision-making
- Writing clear, high-quality reports in line with the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism
- Delivering feedback sessions to clients and families with sensitivity and clarity
- Providing recommendations and referrals to support ongoing support where appropriate
About you
- Degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for Certified Practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
- Minimum 3+ years' experience in speech pathology, with significant experience in ASD assessment
- Training and experience in ADOS-2 (ADI-R experience also highly regarded)
- Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
- A culturally sensitive client-centred approach
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
About us
Millstream Paediatrics is a multidisciplinary allied health practice based in Mount Pleasant, providing high-quality diagnostic assessments and therapy to children and adolescents. Our team works collaboratively to deliver culturally family-centred assessments to support families with explicit outcomes and recommendations.
Benefits
- Contract work or permanent opportunity
- Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance
- Annual CPD allowance and paid professional development leave
- Access to a comprehensive assessment library and resources
- Regular clinical supervision and peer review within a collaborative team
- Admin support so you can focus on clinical work
📌 Senior Speech Pathologist – Autism Assessment (Mount Pleasant)
🏢 Millstream Paediatric Developmental Services
📍 Mount Pleasant
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