We’re looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary clinical team. As our existing Allied Health team continues to do amazing work, our referral base keeps quickly growing, creating opportunities to expand our team.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely motivated to create meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives. You’ll work alongside care teams, families, and the systems that support them to implement real, evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.
If you’re a practitioner who has been wondering whether there’s more than the therapy room and whether you could apply your assessment, intervention design, and therapeutic skills more broadly, more systemically, and more collaboratively – this role was built for you. There would also be an opportunity to apply your existing skillset into new areas, such as; training delivery, behaviour support and/or organisational development, should these pathways be of interest.
About SAL Consulting
SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them.
We provide a range of services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.
SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (©NATI) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.
SAL Consulting is committed to building diverse, inclusive teams.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
What You’ll Be Doing
The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to participate in improving other people’s lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred services, working with a range of clients across a range of care needs from short-term involvement, to complex, long-term needs. This will involve, but is not limited to:
- assessing, diagnosing and managing clients who present with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders;
- participation in complex multidisciplinary assessments;
- providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development.
The position is suitable for experienced practitioners who are able to work independently and are excited to build up our allied health team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will be integrally involved in delivering speech pathology services in Victoria and, for the Senior Practitioner position, this would also involve providing supervision and support to the speech pathology team.
Our office is based in Ringwood. The position will require regular travel around the Melbourne metro area and occasional regional travel. Opportunities for interstate / remote area projects are available to our team of practitioners at times. There is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing.
Who We’re Looking For
We want practitioners who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by making a real difference. At SAL Consulting we value people who think broadly about their skills, take ownership of their development, and are genuinely energised by complexity.
Essential Requirements
- A degree in Speech Pathology and certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
Highly Regarded
- Experience in working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
- Experience in conducting Communication assessments, treatment planning and intervention for children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presentations; and Mealtime Management;
- Experience in supervision and mentoring of staff.
Mandatory Requirements
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement)
Team Feedback
Here’s some things we’ve heard from our team about the experience of working at SAL Consulting:
“SAL applies the same values to its staff that we use in our work with clients. NATI approach to people in general. We walk the talk.”
“Meaningful professional development, not just a tick-box exercise.”
“Appreciate the variety and complexity of cases. Lots of opportunity for practice development and work diversity.”
“I love the supervision structure with clear support for clinical evidence-based practice.”
“Great team culture + supportive supervisors”
“I’ve worked other places. I even left SAL and came back because the support is just that much better. I’m never leaving!”
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours and a genuinely family-friendly culture
- Work from home for administration and report writing
- Travel allowance included in remuneration for community-based work
- Extra week of paid annual leave (on top of the standard 4 weeks annual leave as set out in NES)
- Access to the Flare benefits platform with discounts at Woolworths, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Airbnb, Fitness First and many more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to confidential psychological support and counselling
- A role with genuine purpose and the scope to shape your own career direction
- Ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to growing our team members
Supervision & Professional Development
We invest more in supervision and professional development than almost anyone else in the sector. Our team consistently tells us our approach to supervision and PD sets us apart.
- Individualised professional development plans, tailored to your goals and interests
- Monthly internal PD days that are structured, meaningful, and grounded in current evidence
- In-house supervision tailored to your frequency needs and practice level
- Discipline-specific communities of practice including internal peer groups for ongoing learning and connection
- A robust induction program drawing on 30 years of scientist-practitioner model behaviour support practice
- Every practice leader and supervisor at SAL maintains their own direct client caseload – so your supervision comes from people who are still in the work
How to Apply
Please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how your background and experience aligns with our work. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance to support their preparation. Applications are assessed as they arrive, and we may appoint a successful candidate before the closing date, we encourage you to apply promptly.
Questions? Get in touch with:
Julia Georgopoulos
People & Culture Officer
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0499 702 335
