Contract Speech Pathologist | Paediatrics | Eastern Melbourne

Healthcare & Medicine, Speech Therapy

About the Company

4 Healthcare Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an established multidisciplinary paediatric allied health provider in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

The organisation supports children and young people through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, with clinicians working alongside Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Play Therapy and Therapy Assistant services. The team values clinical autonomy, contemporary paediatric practice and meaningful outcomes for children and families.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the team on a contractor basis, with rates of up to $140 per hour depending on experience.

A key advantage of this role is that an existing paediatric caseload is ready to be allocated , allowing you to step into consistent work without needing to spend months building your own referrals.

You will work with children and teenagers, including neurodivergent clients, across areas such as language and communication, speech and articulation, social communication, functional communication, participation and family education.

The organisation offers a high level of flexibility and clinical autonomy. You can choose the days and hours that work for you and shape your caseload around your availability, experience and clinical interests. Both part-time and fuller contractor workloads can be considered.

The service uses neuro-affirming, strengths-based, child-centred and trauma-informed approaches, with a focus on practical outcomes that support children in everyday environments.

Benefits include:

  • Contractor rate up to $140 per hour
  • Existing paediatric referrals ready for immediate allocation
  • Flexible days and hours
  • Ability to shape your caseload around your clinical interests and availability
  • High level of clinical autonomy
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
  • Work alongside Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Play Therapy and Therapy Assistants
  • Neuro-affirming, strengths-based and child-centred approach
  • Immediate start available

What You’ll Need

  • Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
  • Current or eligible Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
  • Current Working With Children Check and Police Check
  • ABN and appropriate professional indemnity insurance

How to Apply Click the apply button or send your CV with a short cover note to Richard at richard.s@4hc.com.au.

If you have questions about the role you can call Richard on 0489 997 110 for a confidential discussion.

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Job Details

Benefits
Contractor rate up to $140 per hour, Existing paediatric caseload ready to be allocated immediately, Flexible days and hours with strong multidisciplinary support
Contractor rate up to $140 per hour, Existing paediatric caseload ready to be allocated immediately, Flexible days and hours with strong multidisciplinary support

Salary Information

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Location Details

Location

Ringwood East, VIC, 3135, AU

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