Clinical Practice Advisor

We're thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for a Clinical Practice Advisor - Speech Pathologist to join one of our dedicated Melbourne teams, specialising in adults. In this key role, you'll use your clinical expertise to guide and empower our Speech Pathology team nationally through clinical support, mentoring, resource development, education and training and a strong commitment to client-centred, high-quality care.  

Available offices:  

Bundoora  

Cheltenham 

Deer Park 

Ringwood 

Dandenong South   

ABOUT THE ROLE 

• Provide clinical support, supervision, and mentorship to early-career, developing and senior clinicians.
• Promote evidence-based practice and consistent use of outcome measures in speech pathology domains, including dysphagia and communication.
• Work closely with the National Clinical Lead and Leadership Team at National 360 to identify, maintain and lead best practice standards in Speech Pathology.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners within an integrated care model.
• Maintain your own caseload, with flexibility to shape it based on your interests and expertise.
• Ensure  high standards of documentation through leading our report quality assurance processes
• Contribute to a strong culture of clinical governance, client safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support clinical escalation and risk management as part of a broader leadership team.

*For more information or to request the position description, contact Annie Roberts - General Manager of People & Culture via email at    

ABOUT YOU 

• Relevant bachelor or master's degree in Speech Pathology.
• 5+ years' experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Specialist and advanced knowledge in adult speech pathology practice, including in both dysphagia and communication domains.
• Proven ability to deliver Speech Therapy directly to clients as part of an independent caseload.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and mentoring Speech Pathologists of varying experience levels.
• Strong knowledge of the disability, health, and aged care sectors, including NDIS and community-based settings.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with neurodivergent clients and passion for neuroaffirming care.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Access to your own vehicle and a current driver's licence.
• You have or are willing to obtain a NDIS Workers Check and Working with Children Check.

ABOUT US  

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia's leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 22 offices across six states, we're known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.   

360 BENEFITS  

As part of our team, you'll have access to our 360 YOU and 360 Champions programs, which include:   

• Generous Paid Parental Leave & Purchased Leave entitlements.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.
• Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry-leading benefits & reward programs, visit   

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU  

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.  

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person's uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.