Speech Pathology Team Leader

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Plena Healthcare Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

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

Plena Healthcare is proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all cultural and gender identities, and LGBTIQA+ communities.

Lead with Care. Lead with Plena.

Apply today and bring your leadership, knowledge, and passion into a role that will see you shine personally and professionally.

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