What if your next paediatric Speech Pathologist role gave you more time to actually be a Speech Pathologist? 4hc is partnering with an established multidisciplinary clinic in Caulfield looking for a Speech Pathologist to join its growing paediatric team.
Having personally visited the clinic and met the team, what stood out immediately was that neuro-affirming practice here isn’t a buzzword . It is reflected in the environment, the clinical approach and the way the team talks about and works alongside neurodivergent children and their families.
The organisation itself describes its approach as neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based and collaborative, with a philosophy of listening to neurodivergent voices rather than approaching differences as deficits that need to be “fixed”.
Benefits to You
Only 4.5 billable hours per day A genuinely achievable clinical workload, giving you time to complete the other parts of your role properly.
Dedicated time for admin, learning and development Time is built into the working week for reports, clinical notes, professional development, mentoring and your own learning rather than expecting everything to happen around a full clinical diary.
Predominantly clinic-based This is not one of those community Speech Pathology roles where half your working day disappears behind the wheel. The immediate caseload is predominantly clinic-based paediatrics, with school visits generally kept very local.
A strong private caseload Approximately 50% of the broader caseload is private/private health , with the remainder predominantly NDIS. You’re not walking into a service entirely dependent on one funding stream.
Genuinely neuro-affirming practice Work somewhere where neuro-affirming practice is embedded in the clinical philosophy, environment and team. The clinic works from a strengths-based approach focused on communication, participation, advocacy, regulation and supporting children to engage in everyday life.
Flexible working hours Manage your own diary with flexibility around how you structure your day and your start and finish times.
Experienced clinical support You’ll join an established multidisciplinary team with experienced clinicians available for supervision and mentoring. The intention is to create additional capacity specifically for clinical leadership, supervision and professional development.
Multidisciplinary without losing your Speech Pathology identity Work alongside Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists in a collaborative clinic environment. The existing team works across paediatrics, communication, language, social communication, regulation, sensory processing and participation.
Grow your clinical interests There is enough paediatric demand to build a predominantly or entirely paediatric caseload. There is also scope to develop your interests across areas such as language, speech, social communication, AAC, literacy, feeding or other areas of paediatric Speech Pathology that interest you.
The Role You’ll initially work predominantly with children and young people , supporting areas including:
- Speech and language development
- Receptive and expressive language
- Social communication and interaction
- Speech sound development
- Fluency
- Literacy and communication skills
- Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Functional communication and participation
- Emotional regulation and communication
- Supporting children to communicate across home, school and community environments
- Working collaboratively with parents, educators and other clinicians
There is an existing referral base and waitlist, so you will have the opportunity to establish your caseload without needing to generate your own referrals. Most sessions are clinic-based, with some opportunities to work within nearby schools and kinders.
About You
We’re open to Speech Pathologists at different stages of their career , from graduates and early-career clinicians through to experienced paediatric Speech Pathologists.
More important is that you:
- Hold SPA registration as a Speech Pathologist
- Have a genuine interest in paediatrics and neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Can demonstrate sound clinical reasoning
- Are curious, open to learning and receptive to supervision
- Enjoy collaborating with families and other clinicians
- Want to be an active member of a multidisciplinary team
- Have unrestricted Australian working rights
New graduates are encouraged to apply. There are experienced clinicians within the team and a clear intention to provide supervision, mentoring and professional development.
Salary $80,000-$130,000 + super , depending on experience. The upper end is intended for genuinely experienced/senior clinicians, with salary tailored appropriately to career level.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a paediatric Speech Pathology position where neuro-affirming practice is genuine, billables are sensible and you’re given the time and support to practise well , this is one worth exploring.
Click Apply or contact Sam Tupling at sam.t@4hc.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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