Speech Language Pathologist

Overview

Talking Fish Therapies provides private speech pathology services to families in our community. We have an established neurodiversity‑affirming approach that is only emerging in the private sector, and we offer a combination of clinic‑based and mobile therapy. We are known for our strengths in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Values

• Respect: We respect our clients, colleagues, and ourselves, maintaining a high level of client confidentiality and following our code of ethics.
• Passion: We are passionate about helping clients succeed and tailor services to fit the needs of each client and their family.
• Fun: A fun workplace is a happy one and helps us enjoy our work while achieving our goals.
• Learning: We provide evidence‑based practice and are constantly improving through continuous learning, training, peer collaboration, and personal reflection.
• Quote: “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will spend its life thinking it is an idiot.”

Tasks

We are seeking fun, energetic Speech Pathologists who have a passion for working with clients and their families to see long‑term improvements. Bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude to work each day.

• Ongoing full‑time position with opportunities to work flexibly.
• Assessment and therapy of mostly paediatric clients (some adults) with language, speech, fluency, mealtime, and AAC needs.
• Our team is particularly well known in our area for our work with AAC.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master in Speech and Language Pathology
• Eligibility to be a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia
• Working with Children's Check
• Rights to work in Australia
• Neurodiversity‑affirming, person‑centred approach to therapy
• A desire for constant improvement
• Laminating, craft, and ukulele skills are highly desirable!

Benefits

• Very supportive team environment including speech pathologists, administrators, and a network of other allied health clinicians.
• Regular mentoring and professional development.
• A structured graduate training programme to help you grow (full details on our website).
• Professional development plan and allocated personal PD budget.
• A business that is invested in seeing you succeed in your new profession.
• Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Government Administration

Location: Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Salary: A$75,000.00 – A$105,000.00

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