Title:  Speech Pathologist - Up To $7.5k Sign-On Bonus!

Role Summary

Our Speech Pathologists work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to conduct a variety of speech/language assessments and interventions that are in keeping with best practice standards. They apply a specialist level of understanding towards the effects and impacts of speech, language, communication and the social use of language. You will work across a diverse caseload, including paediatric clients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based services that make a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Deliver high‑quality speech, language, communication, feeding, and swallowing assessments and therapy across the lifespan, including a significant paediatric caseload
• Working collaboratively with the broader allied health team to provide a range of Speech Pathology services, set goals and develop comprehensive therapy plans
• Ensuring that all support is provided within the NDIS framework and funding budgets

This role is being hired on either a permanent part-time or full-time basis and is based out of our central office in Belmont, WA. Please note that in Q2, the office is relocating to West Perth.

Skills, Attributes and Experience

Our ideal Speech Pathologist candidates pride themselves on their ability to build and deliver person-centered therapies that value the choice of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive team member of the broader allied health team. 

As well as the above skills, the key requirements include:

• Minimum 12 months of experience is essential 
• Strong experience working with NDIS and paediatric clients (Aged Care or Home Care experience is a bonus!)
• A client‑first approach, with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• A member of the SPA with certified practicing status
• Possess or willing to obtain both an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a WA Working with Children Check
• A valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle

Why Join St Jude's?

We understand the importance of investing in our team, whether that be through professional development, career opportunities or social engagement!

Here’s just some of what we offer:

• A joining bonus of up to $7.5k is available for this role
• 1 week of paid study leave + $1,000 towards the costs of professional development courses
• Quarterly performance bonuses for achieving the target of 65%
• Opportunities for buddy shifts with other disciplines to build a holistic skill set and enable you to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible working options – part-time or full-time, as well as flexibility with work location
• Opportunities for ongoing career development as well as working specialising in areas of interest
• Opportunities for delivering regional services if this is of interest to you! Current established services in Bunbury and Esperance, but the world is your oyster! We cover transport, accommodation and meals
• Regular scheduled social activities within and outside of work hours

Tell us what else you need—we’re here to support your goals!