WE ARE HIRING: Allied Health Contractors

Speech Pathologist & Occupational Therapist
Hope & Ability Pty Ltd | Greater Melbourne, Australia

Date Posted: January 19, 2026
Employment Type: Independent Contractor / Subcontractor
Work Arrangement: Flexible | In-person, Community, School & Telehealth

About Hope & Ability

Hope & Ability Pty Ltd is a growing, clinician-led allied health practice supporting children, adolescents, and adults across NDIS and private services throughout Greater Melbourne.

We are committed to ethical, sustainable, and client-centred service delivery. We believe clinicians should have the freedom to exercise their professional judgement without unnecessary productivity pressure.

We are currently seeking qualified and registered professionals to join our growing team.

Available Positions1. Speech Pathologist – Contractor

Annual Pay Range: A$65,448.66 – A$150,000

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct speech, language, and communication assessments.
- Develop individualized intervention plans.
- Provide therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
- Support clients with autism, developmental delays, speech sound disorders, language difficulties, AAC, and social communication needs.
- Prepare clinical reports, NDIS documentation, and progress reports.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

- Fully registered Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Interest or experience in NDIS and community-based practice.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide evidence-based services.

2. Occupational Therapist – Contractor

Annual Pay Range: A$75,000 – A$150,000

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct functional and occupational assessments.
- Develop individualized therapy and intervention plans.
- Support clients with autism, developmental delays, sensory processing differences, and emotional regulation difficulties.




- Assist clients in developing daily living and functional skills.
- Prepare functional assessments, NDIS reports, and progress documentation.
- Collaborate with families, schools, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements:

- Fully registered Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
- Interest or experience in NDIS and community-based practice.
- Solid functional assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide evidence-based services.

What We Offer

- Flexible working hours – choose your preferred working days.
- Full control over your caseload size and client mix.
- Opportunity to work with NDIS and private clients.
- Choice of service delivery: in-clinic, community, school, or telehealth.
- Dedicated administrative support for bookings, invoicing, reminders, and follow-ups.
- No KPI pressure or forced overbooking.
- Clinical autonomy over assessments, intervention planning, session frequency, and discharge decisions.
- Professional and clinical support when needed.
- Guidance for clinicians who are new to NDIS or community-based practice.

Why Join Hope & Ability?

At Hope & Ability, we believe clinicians deserve a supportive environment where professional judgement is respected.

We aim to provide a workplace where you can:

- Focus on delivering quality client care.
- Maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Exercise your clinical independence.
- Grow professionally alongside an expanding allied health practice.
- Deliver ethical, evidence-based, and client-centred services.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their updated CV and relevant professional registration details.

Company: Hope & Ability Pty Ltd
Location: Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Position Type: Independent Contractor (ABN required)

Join our growing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support!

Pay: $66,200.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Allied Health Professionals – Contractors (Flexible, NDIS & Private) (Melbourne)
🏢 Hope&Ability
📍 Melbourne