The Speech Therapist is a clinical position responsible for managing an allocated caseload of billable clients and delivering high-quality, evidence-based and client-centred Speech Pathology services at Steps2Life Health.

Reporting to the Speech Therapist Team Leader, the role focuses on assessment, intervention, therapy planning, progress monitoring and timely clinical reporting. The Speech Therapist is accountable for meeting agreed individual billable hours, caseload utilisation and service delivery expectations while maintaining clinical quality, accurate documentation and positive client outcomes.

The clinician will work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team, participate in supervision and professional development, and seek guidance on complex presentations. Caseload allocation will reflect service needs, clinical experience and demonstrated competence.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage an allocated caseload of billable clients, planning appointments, assessments, therapy sessions, reviews and reports to meet agreed individual productivity and service delivery expectations.
- Deliver comprehensive Speech Pathology assessments and develop individualised intervention plans based on client goals, assessment findings and evidence-based practice.
- Provide therapy for speech, language, literacy, fluency, voice, social communication, cognitive communication and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), as relevant to the allocated caseload and within demonstrated competence.
- Provide feeding, swallowing and mealtime-related assessment and intervention only where appropriately trained and competent, seeking supervision, specialist input or referral when required.
- Prepare accurate and timely assessment reports, NDIS reports, progress notes, recommendations and discharge summaries that clearly link findings and interventions to functional goals and outcomes.
- Maintain complete clinical records, record billable activity accurately and promptly, and ensure services and billing comply with applicable funding arrangements and organisational policies.
- Monitor client progress, review intervention effectiveness and adjust therapy plans in consultation with clients, families, carers and the Speech Therapist Team Leader.
- Coordinate scheduling and follow-up with administration, manage cancellations and available appointment capacity, and raise caseload or utilisation concerns with the Team Leader.
- Educate and coach families, carers, educators and support workers to implement communication strategies and home programs in everyday settings.




- Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues and relevant stakeholders to support coordinated care, appropriate referrals and continuity of services.
- Participate in clinical supervision, case discussions, team meetings and continuing professional development; implement feedback and agreed development goals.
- Report clinical risks, incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and barriers to service delivery promptly to the Speech Therapist Team Leader or designated manager.
- Maintain professional standards, informed consent, confidentiality and cultural responsiveness, and contribute to quality improvement and a positive team culture.

Remuneration and Benefits

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, Steps2Life Health offers the following professional development, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits:

- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Access to annual professional development opportunities to support ongoing clinical learning and relevant specialist skills.
- Clinical Supervision and Support: Supervision, clinical guidance and feedback from the Speech Therapist Team Leader to support safe practice and continued development.
- Monthly Team Lunches: Regular team lunches to encourage collaboration, connection and a positive workplace culture.
- Complimentary Monthly Facials: One complimentary facial treatment each month, subject to availability and applicable conditions.
- Exclusive Aesthetic Treatment Discounts: Staff discounts on eligible skin, aesthetic and cosmetic injectable treatments, subject to clinical suitability and applicable conditions.
- Partner Organisation Benefits: Access to exclusive loyalty discounts and special offers through participating partner organisations.
- Career Development Opportunities: Opportunities to build clinical capability, develop areas of professional interest and contribute to a growing multidisciplinary allied health organisation.

These advantages support employee wellbeing, qualified growth and long-term career development.

Essential Qualifications and Capabilities

- A recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology that meets Speech Pathology Australia's requirements for entry to the profession, or an overseas qualification assessed and recognised by Speech Pathology Australia.




- Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Clinical knowledge and practical skills appropriate to the allocated caseload, including assessment, intervention planning, therapy delivery and evaluation of client outcomes.
- Ability to manage a billable client caseload, organise competing priorities and meet agreed individual billable hours, utilisation and reporting expectations.
- Sound clinical reasoning, recognition of professional limits and willingness to seek supervision or specialist advice when required.
- Clear clinical report writing, accurate record keeping and effective communication with clients, families, carers and other professionals.
- Understanding of client-centred practice, informed consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, professional obligations and relevant NDIS requirements.
- Ability to work both independently within scope of competence and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical supervision, continuing professional development and implementing feedback.

Desirable Experience and Capabilities

- Experience delivering Speech Pathology services in a private practice, community or NDIS environment.
- Experience supporting paediatric and/or adult clients with disability, developmental, neurological or complex communication needs.
- Experience preparing NDIS assessment and progress reports linked to functional goals and capacity building.
- Skills in AAC, communication partner training, early intervention, literacy or other relevant clinical areas.
- Relevant training and demonstrated competence in feeding, swallowing or mealtime support where required by the caseload.
- Familiarity with allied health practice management systems, particularly Splose, and accurate recording of appointments, clinical notes and billable activity.

Employment Requirements

- Maintain current CPSP status and meet applicable Speech Pathology Australia professional and certification requirements.
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification as required by organisational policy.
- Current Australian driver's licence (desirable) and capacity to travel between designated clinic locations where reasonably required.

Pay: $90,000.00 – $112,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company car
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Speech Pathologist (North Parramatta)
🏢 STEPS2LIFE CARE
📍 North Parramatta