Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Are you ready to make a lasting impact?

If you're an experienced Speech Pathologist who’s passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families, we want you on our team. At SMART Spot Education & Therapy Services, we’re not just about providing therapy, we’re about empowering children to thrive and equipping families with the tools they need for lifelong success. Join us and take your career to the next level in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance.

About Us

At SMART Spot, we are a team of passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologists committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children and adolescents. We believe therapy should be engaging, fun, and inspiring, for both our clients and our team. We are driven by a shared vision of empowering families through personalised, goal-based support, while fostering a culture that supports continuous growth and celebrates every success, big or small.

As a Speech Pathologist at SMART Spot, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Drive positive outcomes: Work collaboratively to develop integrated therapy plans that take a holistic approach, addressing the unique needs of each child and family.
• Innovate and grow: Engage in joint sessions, shared goal-setting, and ongoing clinical excellence sessions to refine your skills and contribute to cutting-edge practices.
• Be part of a supportive team: Join a close-knit team that values your expertise and fosters a learning culture, with fortnightly group supervision and fortnightly clinical excellence sessions.
• Lead with purpose: Contribute to research projects and innovations that shape the future of speech therapy and improve service delivery for children and families.

Experience the benefits of joining us:

• Generous relocation package: We help you settle in with moving expenses and temporary accommodation covered.
• Paid birthday off: Enjoy a day off to celebrate YOU — because we believe work-life balance matters.
• Passion projects: Work on a project aligned with your values, driving impact both within the team and the wider community.
• Comprehensive onboarding: Our 100-day program ensures you feel supported and confident from day one.
• Competitive salary & bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary well above the award rate, plus a $1,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you.
• Quarterly "Connect to Thrive" Days: Recharge, reconnect, and grow as a team in our dedicated professional development days.
• Ongoing professional development: We invest in your growth with a generous professional development allowance ($2000 p/a) in your passion areas, so you can continue to learn and stay at the forefront of your field.

You’ll be empowered to:

• Lead your caseload: Manage your own diverse client list with autonomy and the support of an experienced team with administration support.
• Shape clinical excellence: Contribute to developing and refining clinical guidelines, policies, and procedures to improve outcomes.
• Champion family-centered care: Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, educators, and other professionals to support each child’s journey.
• Enjoy administrative support: Focus on therapy while our team handles the admin, including calendar management and client communications.

Why Join Us?

At SMART Spot, we don’t just provide therapy, we create an environment where our team feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to not only your professional development but also to your personal well-being, work-life balance and long-term success. If you’re looking for a place to grow, innovate, and truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

More about us: https://www.smart-spot.com.au/careers

Selection Criteria:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology
• Currently registered with SPA (Speech Pathology Australia)
• Current Working With Children checks for NSW and Victoria or eligibility for both
• Eligibility to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Driver's licence
• Understanding of family-centered practice
• Commitment to informing and empowering families
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills with clients and allied health professionals
• Understanding of different approaches to paediatric assessment and intervention

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