Speech pathology roles in community and disability settings

About the role
Various speech pathology roles placed with Australian employers who sponsor qualified SLPs. You'll hold a complex, varied caseload spanning paediatric disability, early intervention, AAC, and dysphagia, while contributing to clinical supervision and service development. Most positions sit within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australia's government-funded support system for people with permanent and significant disability. Speech pathologists with experience across complex presentations and independent community-based practice are well-suited to these roles. Prior Australian experience is not required.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities
• Assess and treat communication disorders across language delays, speech sound disorders, social communication, fluency, and voice
• Develop and deliver dysphagia assessments and mealtime management plans, including staff training for implementation
• Conduct AAC assessments and implement augmentative and alternative communication programmes
• Deliver individual and group therapy sessions, adapting to each client's goals and needs
• Provide clinical services in community, home, and clinic settings, managing an independent caseload
• Maintain accurate clinical records, progress notes, and billable hours documentation




• Provide clinical supervision to junior clinicians and allied health assistants
• Contribute to quality improvement, policy development, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Build and maintain skilled networks with service providers and referral sources

What you'll need
Requirements Essential
• Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from a recognised institution
• Current registration or licence to practise as a Speech-Language Pathologist with the recognised statutory authority in your home country
• Minimum 2 years post-qualification clinical experience, with demonstrated experience working with clients with physical and/or developmental disabilities Advantageous
• Paediatric disability and early intervention background
• AAC assessment and implementation experience
• Dysphagia assessment and mealtime management experience
• Community or home-based service delivery experience How it works We manage the recruitment and introduction process end to end — from your first conversation with us through to employer introduction. Our immigration partner, a MARA-registered firm, manages visa processing and employer sponsorship once you've been selected. There is no cost to you at any point in the recruitment process. Visa and immigration costs are a separate matter between you, your employer, and the immigration agent — we'll explain this clearly before you commit to anything.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Adelaide)
🏢 Worldwise Talent
📍 Adelaide