Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist

Part-Time (38hours per fortnight)

The Role

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Speech Pathologist looking to make a difference across a diverse caseload? We are seeking an Speech Pathologist to join our growing allied health team, support people of all ages to live with independence, dignity, and purpose.

You'll have the opportunity to work flexibly across multiple areas of Newcastle Anglican Allied Health services, or choose to specialise in an area, including:

• Schools – helping children and teenagers succeed in the classroom.
• Paediatrics – assisting children to develop speech, language, literacy and social communication skills.
• NDIS – providing person-centred supports in their chosen natural environment.
• Community Aged Care – supporting older adults with communication and swallowing needs at home.
• Residential Aged Care Facilities – enhancing safety, dignity, and quality of life through therapy and mealtime management.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a positive and dynamic environment, that is well supported with clinical supervision, whole discipline, inter-discipline supervision and support, mentorship, peer support, alongside encouragement for your personal career development.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive team culture and embracing work-life balance. This role offers flexible working options, including the ability to work from home.

Why Work for us?

Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:

• $1000 sign on bonus
• Fleet Cars available for use or travel reimbursement
• Professional development support and study days
• 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions after 12 months
• Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight
• Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• Career and development opportunities
• Flexible work options
• Dynamic, positive work environment with mentorship available
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Degree qualification(s) in Speech Pathology
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Proven experience providing Speech therapy for paediatrics in a range of settings, adults within NDIS or in an Aged Care environment.
• Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with complex needs
• Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team and other service providers
• Knowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• NSW Driver's Licence

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

For more information visit or email the talent team for a copy of the position description at

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia