Speech Pathologist – Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Contract
Equal Therapy
Location: Dandenong and community-based across Melbourne
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract, 6–12 months
Hours: Full-time preferred; part-time considered
Commencement: Approximately November 2026
About the Role
Equal Therapy is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our growing multidisciplinary allied health team on a fixed-term contract while one of our valued clinicians takes maternity leave.
The successful applicant will take over an established caseload and provide assessment, intervention and ongoing support to clients across clinic, home and community settings. This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking a well-supported role with an existing caseload, strong administrative assistance and genuine autonomy over their clinical practice.
While this position is initially offered as a 6–12 month contract, there may be opportunities for extension or ongoing employment as Equal Therapy continues to grow.
Early career and experienced Speech Pathologists are encouraged to apply.
About Equal Therapy
Equal Therapy is a community and clinic-based allied health provider supporting people across Melbourne and surrounding areas.
We are a values-driven organisation committed to providing high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence, participation and meaningful outcomes.
Our team culture is built on respect, collaboration and contribution at all levels. We aim to provide clinicians with the support, flexibility and resources they need to deliver quality therapy without unreasonable administrative demands or billing expectations.
What We Offer
- An established caseload ready to transition
- Full-time hours, with part-time arrangements considered
- Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your caseload
- Achievable billing expectations
- Dedicated time for professional development and self-directed learning
- Regular internal professional development opportunities
- Clinical supervision tailored to your experience and areas of interest
- Internal or external supervision options where required
- Administrative support with client onboarding, scheduling, billing and general client management
- Access to a collaborative multidisciplinary allied health team
- Debriefing, wellbeing check-ins and support when managing complex situations
- Client allocation based on your clinical experience, interests and capacity
- Clinic and community-based work
- Potential for extension or ongoing employment following the contract period
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for:
- Conducting comprehensive speech pathology assessments
- Assessing speech, language, communication, fluency, voice and swallowing needs where clinically appropriate
- Developing individualised therapy plans based on assessment findings and client goals
- Delivering evidence-based speech pathology interventions
- Supporting clients with speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language difficulties, fluency disorders and broader communication needs
- Assessing and supporting clients who may benefit from augmentative and alternative communication
- Recommending and implementing appropriate AAC strategies, systems and devices
- Providing education, training and strategies to families, carers and support teams
- Working collaboratively with families, support coordinators, educators, healthcare professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Monitoring client progress and adjusting intervention plans as required
- Preparing high-quality clinical notes, reports, recommendations and supporting documentation
- Maintaining accurate and timely records in accordance with professional and organisational requirements
- Participating in clinical supervision, team meetings and professional development
- Contributing to the ongoing development of Equal Therapy’s Speech Pathology services
- Providing supervision or mentoring to junior clinicians where appropriate to experience and capacity
About You
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist who:
- Is passionate about supporting communication, participation and independence
- Values person-centred and evidence-based clinical practice
- Communicates effectively with clients, families and professional stakeholders
- Is organised and able to manage an active caseload
- Works well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates sound clinical reasoning and professional judgement
- Values collaboration, respectful communication and shared learning
- Is willing to contribute positively to a supportive team culture
- Is comfortable working across clinic, home and community environments
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology
- Current eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
- A current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one
- A current Victorian driver licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance where required
- Australian working rights
Experience supporting people with disability and an understanding of NDIS-funded services will be highly regarded but is not essential.
Clinical Experience
Applications are welcomed from clinicians with experience or interest in areas including:
- Speech and language development
- Speech sound disorders
- Receptive and expressive language
- Social communication
- Fluency
- AAC
- Functional communication
- Disability and complex support needs
- Family and caregiver education
- Multidisciplinary assessment and intervention
The caseload may be tailored where possible to reflect the successful applicant’s experience, interests and clinical strengths.
Employment Conditions
This is a fixed-term maternity leave contract for approximately 6–12 months.
Full-time availability is preferred; however, part-time arrangements may be considered for the right applicant.
The anticipated commencement date is approximately November 2026, allowing time for an appropriate handover of the existing caseload.
There may be an opportunity for the position to be extended or converted to ongoing employment depending on organisational growth, caseload demand and the preferences of the successful applicant.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:
- Your current clinical experience
- Your preferred working hours
- Your areas of clinical interest
- Your anticipated availability to commence
We welcome applications from clinicians seeking a supportive workplace, an established caseload and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Equal Therapy’s Speech Pathology services.
Pay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
