Speech Pathologist

4 days ago

Ballina Shire Council, Australia MedHealth Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Company Description

Welcome to Ability Action Australia

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, then we'd love to hear from you

What we offer you?

Flexibility That Works for You

  • Choose your preferred days
  • Full-time or part-time options available

Industry-Leading Salary & Perks

  • Competitive pay + kilometre reimbursement
  • Laptop and smartphone provided
  • Salary packaging options
  • Performance with Purpose Reward & Recognition Program

Work-Life Balance

  • Enjoy a mix of working from home and in the community
  • Access to clinic and office support as needed

Career Development & Growth

  • Individualised training and support to match your goals
  • Ongoing professional development through AAA and our parent company, MedHealth
  • Leadership and mentoring opportunities

Extras & Benefits

  • PD allowance
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Fitness Passport
  • Option to purchase additional leave
  • Supportive, purpose-driven culture

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

Qualifications Additional Information

Want more information?

Click on the Apply button OR call Renee Sinclair for a confidential conversation  on OR email me via  [email protected] 

If your resume is not quite up-to-date, you can add me on LinkedIn for a more informal conversation - 

You are welcome here.

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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