Paediatric Speech Pathologist | Regional SA

Job Titlte: Speech Pathologist

Job Type: Full time or part time

Salary Offer: $80k – $115k + super (depending on experience)

Location: Mount Gambier

About the company:

Our client is a fast-growing, community-focused, neuro-affirming practice based in Mount Gambier. They are passionate about helping children—and increasingly adults—build meaningful communication through play-based, strengths-focused, and culturally responsive approaches.

Their team works closely with families, educators, support workers, and Aboriginal community organisations to create inclusive environments and collaborative pathways. They value creativity, relationship-building, evidence-informed practice, and a strong commitment to trauma-informed care and cultural safety.

As a teaching and learning clinic, our client offers structured supervision, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to innovative programs, community partnerships, and educator capacity-building.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our client’s dynamic team. You will work across clinic, community, and home settings, supporting children (and some adult AAC clients) to reach their communication goals. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centered therapy while collaborating with families, allied health teams, and educators.

Your work will include:

Clinic-based sessions in Mount Gambier

Home visits and community outreach (preschools, schools, childcare)

Telehealth support for remote families or follow-up sessions

Developing therapy plans and supporting allied health assistants

Collaborating with schools, families, and support networks to embed communication goals

Conducting autism assessments (depending on experience)

Engaging in government-tendered projects and outreach initiatives

Benefits:

Generous CPD allowance and regular supervision/mentoring

Structured support for new graduates (if applicable)

Flexible work arrangements (hybrid telehealth + in-person, work-from-home options)

Opportunities for leadership, project work, and government tenders

Travel allowances where applicable

Collaborative, neuro-affirming, culturally responsive practice framework

Sustainable workload model with approximately 5 billable hours/day, allowing time for documentation, PD, resource development, and team collaboration

Requirements:

Qualification in Speech Pathology (SPA registration required)

1–7+ years’ experience (paediatric experience preferred; adult AAC experience is a bonus)

Passionate about child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming, and inclusive practices

Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

Commitment to flexible, family- and community-focused service delivery

Willingness to engage in community partnerships and school/educator capacity-building