Speech Pathology Team Leader

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Plena Healthcare Full time

**Your Opportunity**

Plena Healthcare is seeking an experienced (or aspiring) **Team Lead Speech Pathologist** to join our dynamic mobile team, delivering high-quality services to adults in residential aged care across Melbourne and Tasmania.

As a Team Lead, you’ll combine hands-on clinical work with mentoring and leadership, guiding a team of Speech Pathologists to deliver excellence in care. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting adults living with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, progressive neurological disorders, and age-related decline.

**Your Role**
- Deliver dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions.
- Provide in-person and telehealth services across residential care and community settings.
- Manage your own calendar — flexible hours and locations that suit your lifestyle.
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Speech Pathologists.
- Support professional growth through clinical supervision, guidance, and training.
- Collaborate with a national network of clinicians and contribute to service development.
- Advocate for and support clients with complex communication needs.
- Engage with families, support coordinators, and care teams to deliver holistic outcomes.

**What You’ll Need**
- A degree in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in adult/aged care settings.
- Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising clinicians.
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport for travel.
- A passion for improving the lives of older adults and supporting team growth.

**Why Join Plena?**

We’re more than a healthcare provider — we’re a community driven by values: Energy, Integrity, Care, Connection, and Listening. For over 20 years, Plena has been Australia’s leading national allied health provider across aged care, and community health sectors.

**Plena Perks**:

- Leadership pathway with the opportunity to shape a growing team.
- Flexible working - you set your hours and locations.
- $500 PD Allowance + regular internal workshops and mentoring.
- 1:1 leadership coaching and development support.
- Health Kick - $150/year for fitness and wellness expenses.
- Shine Awards - monthly, quarterly & annual awards up to $2,000.
- Treasure Chest Fund - make a client’s day with surprise joy-spending.
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus.
- Paid parental leave

**Be You, With Us**

**Lead with Care. Lead with Plena.

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