About the job Kids Play Therapy is a growing paediatric allied health service supporting children through play-based and creative therapy approaches. We work with children with autism, developmental delays, and communication challenges, helping them build confidence, communication, and social participation. We are looking for a Speech Pathologist who enjoys working in a supportive team environment and wants to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. Role Description You will work with children aged 1–15 years, providing therapy that supports speech, language, communication, and social interaction. Sessions take place in homes, community settings, and group programs across Melbourne Metro. This role suits a therapist who enjoys working in community environments and is comfortable travelling across Melbourne to support children and families. Responsibilities include Deliver speech and language therapy for children with developmental delays and autism Conduce assessment to identify children's strengths and support needs Develop therapy plans aligned with NDIS goals Support families with practical strategies for communication development Collaborate with both internal and external multidisciplinary team Write progress reports and therapy notes access What We Offer Supportive and collaborative team environment Opportunity to run group programs and creative therapy sessions Professional development Administrative support so you can focus on delivery therapy service Access to co-working space across Melbourne About You Master of Speech Pathology Speech Pathology Australia Membership Working with Children Check Police Check Current driver licence NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain) First Aid/CPR training (preferable) Experience working with children (or strong interest in paediatrics) Bonus Skills (not required) Experience with autism or early intervention Interest in play-based or creative therapy approaches Experience running social or communication groups If you love helping children build communication and confidence through play, we’d love to hear from you.
