Speech Pathologist - New Graduate to Clinical Lead/Manager

Speech Pathologist – New Graduate to Clinical Lead/Manager

$85,000 – $110,000 + Superannuation + Professional Development + Career Progression

📍 Newcastle & Rutherford (Upper Hunter)

🏡 Flexible Hybrid Service Delivery

📈 Multiple Positions Available: New Graduate, Speech Pathologist, Senior Speech Pathologist, Clinical Lead and Speech Pathology Manager

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

At Educational Case Management (ECM), we know that exceptional outcomes for clients start with exceptional clinicians.

As a leading NDIS-registered Multidisciplinary Allied Health organisation, we support children, adolescents, adults, and families to achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes through evidence-based, person-centred care.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking passionate Speech Pathologists to join our highly regarded teams in Newcastle and Rutherford.

Whether you're a new graduate looking for the best possible start to your career, or an experienced clinician ready to specialise and step into leadership, or an experienced Speech Team Manager, ECM provides the support, mentoring, flexibility, and career opportunities to help you thrive.

Why Speech Pathologists Choose ECM

✅ Outstanding Clinical Support & Supervision

You'll be supported by experienced clinicians and our Executive Allied Health Management Team through:

·       Ongoing professional supervision

·       Structured mentoring and coaching

·       Reflective practice opportunities

·       Clinical guidance and support

·       Regular professional development discussions

✅ Generous Professional Development Investment

We are committed to helping you become the clinician you aspire to be.

Benefits include:

·       Annual professional development budget

·       Clinical professional development days

·       Access to evidence-based training 

·       Opportunities to pursue specialist clinical interests

·       Support to attend external courses, workshops and conferences

✅ Weekly Multidisciplinary Case Conferences

Learn from and collaborate with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.

Together we:

·       Discuss complex cases

·       Share knowledge and clinical strategies

·       Develop integrated intervention plans

·       Achieve outstanding outcomes for clients and families

At ECM, you'll never feel like you're working alone.

✅ Genuine Career Progression

We actively develop future leaders.

Graduate Speech Pathologist → Speech Pathologist → Senior Speech Pathologist → Clinical Lead → Speech Pathology Team Manager

As your career grows, you'll have opportunities to:

·       Mentor clinicians

·       Lead programs and projects

·       Contribute to service innovation

·       Progress into leadership roles

✅ Flexible Work That Fits Your Life

We understand that life changes.

That's why we offer:

·       Full-Time and Part-Time positions

·       Flexible working arrangements

·       Hybrid service delivery options

·       Opportunities to increase or reduce hours over time

·       A workplace that genuinely values work-life balance

✅ A Positive, Safe and Supportive Team Culture

Our team is known for being welcoming, collaborative, and supportive.

We celebrate achievements, share knowledge freely, and help each other succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll feel valued, respected, and encouraged to grow, you'll fit right in at ECM.

About the Role

Our diverse client base provides outstanding opportunities to expand your clinical knowledge and develop specialist skills with clients presenting with:

• Developmental Language Disorder

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• ADHD

• Global Developmental Delay

• Intellectual Disability

• Social Communication Differences

• Literacy and School Readiness

• Feeding and Early Communication

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Complex Communication Needs

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• Disability and acquired communication conditions

As your experience develops, we will actively support your growth into specialist clinical areas and leadership opportunities.

Why Join ECM Now?

If you're looking for:

·       Employment Security 

·       Highest level of compliance - national and international certification 

·       Strong supervision and mentoring

·       Career progression opportunities

·       A supportive multidisciplinary team

·       Meaningful and rewarding work

·       Flexibility and work-life balance

·       An organisation that genuinely invests in its people

Then we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and build a rewarding career with one of the region's leading allied health organisations.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kerrie Bennett at ••••@ecmonhudson.com