Senior Speech Pathologist

The role

Are you ready to step into a role where your clinical expertise, curiosity, and compassion create meaningful impact, not only for the people you support, but for the future of the speech pathology profession? At Auburn Health, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of evidence-based, person-centred speech pathology services across the lifespan.

We welcome Speech Pathologists who bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn, and who contribute advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and mentorship. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, individualised therapy across a range of domains, including communication, speech, social interaction, AAC, and swallowing, while working across diverse environments such as home, school, community, and telehealth settings.

You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing multidisciplinary team that prioritises clinical excellence, accountability, and continuous growth. You will also play a key role in supervising junior practitioners, contributing to high-quality NDIS reporting, and supporting participants and their networks through education and capacity building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualised, evidence-based speech pathology services across the lifespan, addressing communication and swallowing needs

• Conduct comprehensive assessments across language, speech, social communication, AAC, fluency, voice, and dysphagia

• Develop, implement, and review goal-directed therapy plans aligned with participant needs and NDIS goals

• Provide therapy across home, school, community, and telehealth settings

• Monitor progress using standardised and functional outcome measures, adapting interventions as required

• Develop structured therapy programs and delegate tasks in line with best-practice guidelines

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Speech Pathology and current registration with SPA

• New graduate applicants: Eagerness to learn, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice

• Experienced applicants: Minimum 2 years of post-graduate experience and demonstrated expertise across physical, cognitive, or psychosocial domains

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships

• A proactive, reflective approach to professional development

• A genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives and contributing to a strong team culture

• Interest in supervision, leadership, and service improvement (for senior roles)

What We Offer

At Auburn Health, we invest in your growth because we believe clinicians thrive when they feel seen, supported, and professionally fulfilled.

• Competitive salary with superannuation

• Professional development allowance ($1500 per year)

• Structured weekly clinical supervision for all clinical levels

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance

• A strong culture of supervision, mentorship, and collaboration

• Paid Birthday Leave: take your birthday off, on us!

• 2 Paid Study Leave to support your ongoing learning

• Allocated PA support for administration tasks (appointments, billing, bookings)

• Access to pool cars for all community appointments

• Access to a modern clinic with private rooms and co-working spaces

About Us

Auburn Health is a values-driven allied health provider known for our clinical excellence, warm culture, and commitment to empowering individuals across the lifespan. We support our clients in achieving their goals and our clinicians in achieving theirs. Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or looking to advance into leadership, Auburn Health is a place where your contribution will matter.

Ready to grow your career and make a real impact?

Contact Saadiq Khan on 04•••••646 or ••••@auburn-health.com, alternatively

Apply now to join the team at Auburn Health.