Lead Speech Pathologist

Summary:

Welcome to Brightview Health. We are an integrated multidisciplinary allied health and disability support practice serving children, young people, and adults across the Hills District in Sydney’s north west. As a person-centred provider, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, evidence based services under a truly collaborative care model. We pride ourselves on a supportive and professional team culture where our clinicians and support workers can genuinely enjoy and take pride in their work, as we serve our communities together. We are always ready to welcome individuals who share our passion and our values.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Lead Speech Pathologist to guide clinical practice, mentor clinicians, and contribute to service development at our Castle Hill practice. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in delivering, growing and improving our speech pathology services. You will combine advanced clinical care for participants with complex communication and swallowing needs with the opportunity to contribute to best-practice clinical pathways and resources. You will support a collaborative team culture by providing mentorship to emerging clinicians and AHAs and contributing to the evolution of our service model.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based communication, mealtime and swallowing assessments and interventions across clinic, community, and educational settings.
• Model professional excellence and provide informal mentoring and clinical guidance to emerging therapists in the team.
• Maintain exceptional standards of practice safety and effectiveness, specifically managing dysphagia risks and ensuring full NDIS and SPA compliance.
• Contribute to the design and growth of new speech pathology service streams, clinical tools, and integrated models of care.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, external providers, and internal multidisciplinary team members.
• Support efficient practice workflows, caseload management, and participate in clinical recruitment as the team grows.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution recognised by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• 5+ years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with SPA.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check, and National Police Check (or ability to obtain one).
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Current First Aid/CPR certifications will be an advantage.
• Advanced clinical report writing skills and a versatile clinical approach, combining a warm, playful style for young clients with an empowering and respectful interaction with adults.

Why Join Brightview?

If you’ve ever wished you could be part of a team whose culture perfectly matches its mission, and where you are empowered to do your best work, then welcome to Brightview Health.

We have established our practice with clear values and reliable structures so our team can thrive. When you join us, you are part of a deeply connected multidisciplinary team where our clinicians and support workers uplift, collaborate, and learn from one another. We invest heavily in our team’s long-term professional success and career longevity through:

• The Brightview Remuneration Scheme: Rewarding compensation packages built as a premium over standard Award minimums.
• A Sustainable Practice: Realistic workloads, healthy professional boundaries, and modern, intuitive technology that takes the heavy lifting out of paperwork.
• Clinical Integrity & Autonomy: Full trust to practice you clinical or disability support skills in alignment with your professional standards, backed by close peer collaboration.
• Room to Grow: As an expanding practice, there is genuine space here for your fresh ideas to shine and shape the future of our services.

How to Apply?

Ready to build a brighter future with us? Click “Apply” to submit your resume and an optional cover letter stating how your skills and experience align with this role’s requirements, and what motivates you and drives your work in the allied health and disability support services sector.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact us via email to recruitment@brightviewhealth.com.au.