Speech Pathologist

1 day ago


Ballina, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time

Speech Pathologist – Ballina, Byron Bay & Mullumbimby Regions
All experience levels welcome | Flexible work options | Paediatric caseloads available

At Ability Action Australia, we’re proud to be a national NDIS provider, delivering Allied Health services across 300+ locations to thousands of participants each year. Our multi-disciplinary team supports the community with services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy.

Job Description

We’re currently inviting Speech Pathologists—from new graduates to experienced clinicians—to join our growing team in the Northern NSW region, supporting participants in Ballina, Byron Bay, and Mullumbimby.

If you’re passionate about working in the community, close to home, thenwe’d love to hear from you

What’s In It for You?

Flexibility That Works for You

Choose your preferred days

Full-time or part-time options available

Industry-Leading Salary & Perks

Laptop and smartphone provided

Salary packaging options

Performance with Purpose Reward & Recognition Program

Enjoy a mix of working from home and in the community

Access to clinic and office support as needed

Individualised training and support to match your goals

Ongoing professional development through AAA and our parent company, MedHealth

Leadership and mentoring opportunities

Fitness Passport

Option to purchase additional leave

Your Role Will Include:

Managing a caseload and delivering therapy services in a timely, impactful way

Supporting participants across settings—home, school, and the broader community

Using clinical observations and standardised assessments to inform therapy goals

Delivering evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life

Collaborating with a supportive multi-disciplinary team

Mentoring junior clinicians (for experienced therapists)

Ensuring compliance with current NDIS requirements

What We’re Looking For:

Certified Practising Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Post-graduate experience as a Speech Pathologist

Strong organisational and time management skills

A proactive, growth-oriented mindset

A fun, team-first approach to work

A genuine passion for working in the disability sector

Let’s Talk

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, we’d love to explore how your goals align with the opportunities we offer.

Apply now and help us make a difference in the lives of NDIS participants across the Northern Rivers region.

#SpeechPathologyJobs #NDISCareers #ByronBayJobs #BallinaJobs #AbilityActionAustralia #AlliedHealth

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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