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Speech Pathologist | Independent Contractor | Alice Springs


Company : Patches Therapy Services


Location : Alice Springs, Australia


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Speech Pathologist Independent Contractor Approx. $90-$140 per hour (50% of billings) Alice Springsbased with outreach opportunities. We are seeking skilled and motivated Speech Pathologists to join our Northern Territory team as independent contractors. Youll provide highquality assessments, therapy, and functional capacity evaluations to clients of all ages, helping children, adults, and older Australians reach their goals and enhance their quality of life. As part of Patches youll enjoy the freedom of independent practice with the structure, systems, and collaboration of a respected national organisation. Youll also have the opportunity to take part in regional outreach work across the Northern Territory, experiencing some of Australias most stunning and remote landscapes while delivering lifechanging care to communities that need it most. Why youll love working with us Competitive remuneration with 50% of billings paid directly to you (includes superannuation; varies by NDIS or private rate) Total flexibility in how, when and where you work Opportunities for regional outreach travel throughout the NT and regional Australia Dedicated Scheduling and Support Officers managing bookings, travel and logistics Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including paediatricians, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists and exercise physiologists Access to our robust clinical management system (Lumary AH) A supportive, highperformance, valuesdriven culture About us Patches Australia is a national leader in assessment and therapy services helping individuals and families across Australia achieve their goals, live better and shine brighter. Founded in 2012 by paediatrician and leading FASD researcher Dr James Fitzpatrick, we are a clientcentred organisation passionate about improving access to highquality, innovative care. Our work spans four key pillars assessment, therapy, aged care and education delivered by a collaborative team of paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and allied health assistants. From cuttingedge VR therapy programs to outreach in some of Australias most remote communities, we combine clinical expertise with creativity to deliver meaningful outcomes across the lifespan. About you Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology Current drivers licence Current AHPRA registration and Speech Pathology Australia registration Working with Children Check & National Police Clearance Experience conducting assessments and delivering therapy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment Experience working with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities Passion for providing evidencebased, clientcentred care Apply now If youre an experienced Speech Pathologist seeking flexibility, autonomy and the chance to contribute to a missiondriven organisation making real change across regional Australia, wed love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to Patches Australia CEO Dr James Fitzpatrick at (contact details). #J-18808-Ljbffr