Speech Pathologist

1 week ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Northern Star Supports Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics & Disability | 7 Weeks Leave + Flexibility

The Opportunity You've Been Waiting For

Families are waiting. Our team is thriving. And we've got more work than we can keep up with.

If you're a Speech Pathologist looking for flexibility, growth, and a workplace where your impact is visible every single day — this is the role you've been waiting for.

Northern Star Supports (NSS) is a fast-growing, high-performing team based in Kurri Kurri. This is a permanent role with above-award pay, hybrid flexibility, 7 weeks annual leave, and a workplace culture people don't want to leave.


Why join NSS?

We're not just another provider. We're a values-driven organisation with a reputation for excellence, and we look after our people as much as we look after our clients.

  • 7 weeks annual leave (5 directed + 2 flexible)
  • Above-award pay rates + clear career progression
  • Hybrid flexibility – work from the office, home, and community
  • Low KPIs so you focus on quality, not quotas
  • Laptop + mobile phone provided
  • Company shirt and jacket to feel part of the team
  • Regular mentoring & supervision + paid external PD
  • Pathways for promotion in a growing organisation
  • Modern office with parking right off the Hunter Expressway

Our culture

When you join NSS, you're not just starting a job — you're joining a team that clients ask for by name and colleagues love being part of.

  • Growing – plenty of work, plenty of opportunity
  • Supportive – respectful, collaborative, and fun
  • Values-driven – people-first, not profit-first
  • Innovative – flexible, creative, and committed to doing things better

Key responsibilities
  • Deliver high-quality, evidence-based speech therapy (individual & group)
  • Complete assessments in speech, language, communication, and swallowing
  • Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team (OTs, Physios, Intervention Teachers, etc.)
  • Empower families to embed strategies into daily routines and community life
  • Keep accurate documentation aligned with NDIS standards
  • Engage in mentoring, PD, and team meetings

What you'll bring
  • Recognised degree in Speech Pathology + current SPA membership
  • Experience in paediatric and/or disability settings (new grads welcome)
  • Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
  • Strong time management and organisational ability
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Commitment to professional growth and reflective practice
  • Current driver's licence

About Northern Star Supports

NSS is a Kurri Kurri-based therapy and support provider servicing the Hunter Region. We empower people with diverse needs to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives.

With a reputation for ethical practice, outstanding safety and wellbeing systems, and a community that trusts us, NSS is a service that families seek out — and a team that professionals are proud to be part of.


Ready to join us?

Opportunities like this don't come up often. Join a workplace where your skills are in demand, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your career can truly soar.

Apply now: send your résumé and a short cover letter to

(NSS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and identities.)

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