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Job Title


Speech Pathologist


Company : Hearth (NDIS Registered Provider)


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2026-04-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Senior Speech Pathologist Hearth (Melbourne, Australia)Base pay: A$90,000 A$120,000 per year. Additional PD budget of $2,000 per year.Hearth is a trusted NDIS-registered provider committed to high-quality, person-centred support. We''re looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist who will support clients with a range of communication needs and help our multidisciplinary team deliver outstanding care.About The RoleManage a diverse NDIS caseload across a variety of disabilities.Work with children (9+) and adults in homes, schools, and community settings.Support clients with AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs.Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, and PBS Practitioners.Provide supervision and mentoring to early-career Speech Pathologists.Support quality practice improvement and contribute to broader clinical projects.Why You''ll Love Working at HearthExceptional team culture supportive, down-to-earth, and values-led.Multidisciplinary team environment collaborative learning and problem solving.Meaningful work help people with disability live the life they want.Professional development ongoing mentoring, external supervision, CPD opportunities.Generous PD budget $2,000 + 5 CPD days per year (pro rata).Realistic KPIs & manageable caseloads designed to support quality practice.Flexible work options hybrid arrangements.Positive, connected workplace social events, team building, wellbeing activities.Relocation assistance support for relocating to Melbourne can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.What You''ll BringBachelor''s or Master''s degree in Speech Pathology.Minimum 3 years of experience (preferred).Experience in the disability and/or community sector (preferred).Skills in AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs.Strong communication and relationship building skills.A collaborative, team-focused approach and comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment.A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice.Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility to obtain.NDIS Worker Screening Check.Working with Children Check (Victoria).Driver''s licence and access to a vehicle.Ready to Make the Move?If you''re a NZ-based clinician who is passionate about meaningful, person-centred practice, keen to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team, and ready to explore a new life and career in Melbourne, we''d love to hear from you.Apply now with your cover letter and CV, or contact Cassie Kenyon, General Manager Allied Health, at [email protected] for a confidential conversation about the role, the team, and what relocating to Melbourne with Hearth could look like for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr