Company Description LEAP Centre, located in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, provides specialized therapy services that support children and young people to thrive in their daily lives. The team offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physiotherapy, tailored to each individual’s developmental needs. Therapy is delivered in a warm, supportive environment that encourages confidence and growth, with a strong focus on family-centered collaboration.

Interventions are informed by current research and designed to be engaging, helping children build practical skills, communicate effectively, and participate in their communities. LEAP Centre is dedicated to celebrating each step of progress and empowering children to reach their full potential.

Role Description The Speech Language Pathologist is a full-time, on-site role based at LEAP Centre in Frenchs Forest, NSW. The role involves providing assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting clinical progress, and collaborating with families and caregivers to support goals across home, school, and community settings.

The Speech Language

Pathologist will work closely with the multidisciplinary team,



including occupational therapists and physiotherapists, to deliver integrated, family-centered care. The role also includes participation in case discussions, contribution to service development, and ongoing professional learning to maintain best practice.

Qualifications

- Demonstrated skills in Speech Therapy and management of Speech sound disorders.
- Experience working with Communication Disorders, including social communication and pragmatic difficulties.
- Competence in assessing and treating Language Disorders across receptive and expressive domains.
- Knowledge and experience in supporting clients with Dysphagia, including safe swallowing and feeding strategies where relevant.
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or equivalent professional body).
- Experience working with children and families in paediatric therapy settings, preferably in multidisciplinary teams.
- Robust interpersonal, collaboration, and written documentation skills, with the ability to build trust with children, families, and colleagues.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, and culturally responsive, inclusive care.

Salary

$88,000 - $115,000 inclusive of superannuation

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Sydney)
🏢 Leap Centre
📍 Sydney