Lead a neurodiversity-affirming team. Keep a meaningful caseload. Make a real impact. Our client is a small, purpose-driven autism service in Penrith, supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents through 100% NDIS funded services. They’re looking for a Senior Speech Pathologist to step into a key leadership role and help shape clinical excellence in a genuinely multidisciplinary setting. The key details Salary: Competitive from $110K - $130K Caseload & model: Clinic-based with optional community visits if you’re comfortable Additional benefit: NFP with salary packaging provided Benefits Purpose-led caseload: Support neurodivergent children and adolescents with evidence-informed therapy and capacity-building strategies that translate into real, everyday progress. Family & stakeholder impact: Use your expertise to coach families, carers and key supports with practical tools that help outcomes stick beyond the clinic room. True team-based practice: Be part of a small allied health team that prioritises shared problem-solving, coordinated planning and regular collaboration Hands-on senior influence: A senior role where your clinical judgement shapes the Speech Pathology function, supports service direction, and still keeps you clinically active. Mentoring & student support: Guide clinicians and contribute to a strong placement program, with opportunities to mentor and develop others. About the role As the Senior Speech Pathologist, you will: Provide 1:1 therapy tailored to individual communication needs (children & adolescents) Contribute to a multidisciplinary clinic model, including structured MDT time Support and empower families, carers, and educators with practical strategies Mentor and supervise clinicians and students Drive best-practice approaches aligned with autism-specific, neurodiversity-affirming care Participate in advocacy and education initiatives within the local community Hours & structure: Flexible client facing hours, with morning afternoon appointments and MDT collaboration in the middle. They’re flexible and will work with you to find a rhythm that fits your needs and the team’s. Team culture This is not a clinic trying to become a corporate juggernaut. They intentionally remain small, values-led, and clinician-friendly, with flexibility built around the reality that people work differently. Requirements/Skills Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology SPA membership Unrestricted Australian Working Rights Interested: Contact Meg (Allied Health Division) megan@gorillajobs.com.au 0468 341 546 Reviews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-greenhalgh-4685a8369/
