Speech Pathologist – Clinic & Community | Contractor Position
HealthcareLink Support
Australia
Health and Care
186
482
Salary
~$178k - $198k pro rata
Job posted on July 5, 2026
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Job Description:
- Job title: Speech Pathologist Job type: Contractor, flexible (2 - 4 days/week) Work setting: In-clinic and home visits Salary offer: 40% on billings or $90 - $100 (depending on experience) Location: Mount Pritchard and communities within local LGA About the company: Our client is a well-established allied health provider committed to delivering tailored, innovative, and evidence-based therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults with diverse support needs. Their multidisciplinary team is passionate about helping individuals improve their quality of life and achieve meaningful outcomes through personalised therapy interventions. With a strong focus on inclusion, diversity, and early intervention, they support individuals with a wide range of developmental, communication, and physical challenges. Their experienced clinicians work collaboratively with families, carers, and support networks to ensure every client receives the highest standard of care. The practice has a special interest in early intervention and extensive experience supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Language Disorders, and Speech Disorders. About the role: An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join a supportive and growing multidisciplinary team on a contractor basis. This role is primarily clinic-based, with occasional community visits within the local area and limited telehealth services when required. Community appointments are generally located within a short distance of the clinic. The successful clinician will work with a varied caseload, predominantly paediatric clients, while also having opportunities to support adolescents and adults depending on their interests and experience. Key responsibilites:
- Conduct comprehensive speech pathology assessments and interventions
- Develop individualised, evidence-based therapy plans
- Provide support for children, adolescents, and adults with communication and developmental needs
- Collaborate with families, carers, educators, and other healthcare professionals
- Complete clinical documentation and reports in a timely manner
- Participate in team discussions, supervision, and professional development activities
Benefits:- Attractive contractor arrangement with a typical 60/40 fee split (dependent on experience)
- Option for 2–4 days per week, with preference for 3–4 days
- Long-term opportunity with an established client base
- Full administrative support, including dedicated administration staff and practice management
- Ongoing mentorship and supervision from experienced clinicians
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Travel reimbursement at $0.99 per kilometre for community visits
- Established systems and processes to support clinical success
- Flexibility to provide telehealth services when appropriate
- July or August commencement available
- Potential visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates (subject to negotiation)
Requirements:- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Minimum 2 years' clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist
- Eligibility for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Experience working with paediatric and disability populations highly regarded
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current National Police Check
- Professional Indemnity Insurance (required for contractors)
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
If you are looking for a long-term contractor opportunity within a supportive, values-driven team that prioritises client outcomes and clinician wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you. APPLY NOW!