The Royal Children's Hospital

Paediatric Speech Pathologist

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $40 - $45/hr  •  Belmore, AU (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Koorana is looking for a capable and motivated Paediatric Speech Pathologist who’s ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re seeking a part time role (3-4 days per week) where your expertise is respected, your development is supported, and your work has a real impact—this is it!

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with annual performance reviews and clear pathways for career progression.
  • Salary packaging benefits (up to $18,550 tax-free) and novated leasing options.
  • Performance-based incentives on top of competitive salaries for those who exceed expectations.
  • Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options and a modern clinic with a sensory gym.
  • Strong professional development culture where we invest in your growth with training, mentoring, and opportunities to expand your scope.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, and Specialist Teachers.
  • Tools provided including a work mobile and Surface Pro.

The Role

You will be working in a variety of settings including clinic, community-based (in home, early education settings and schools) and tele-health. Working within our transdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing speech therapy and support services to children aged 0-18 with additional needs and their families. Some of the key responsibilities are:

  • Participating in transdisciplinary practice and consulting with other relevant agencies.
  • Referring to other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
  • Maintaining a high degree of professional awareness regarding current best practice and research
    in the field, and always ensuring the application of these principles.
  • Gradually working up to maintaining a clinical caseload.

What We’re Looking For

  • A qualified Speech Therapist with SPA registration.
  • At least one year of paediatric specific experience.
  • Strong time management and problem solving skills.
  • A team player who values collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • A commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice.
  • The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • The desire to be challenged and progress further as a therapist.

Required Checks & Certifications

  • Working with Children Check
  • National Police Check
  • NDIS Worker Screen Check
  • Current Australian Drivers Licence

About Koorana  

Koorana Child & Family Services is a not-for-profit organisation delivering early childhood intervention and therapy to children up until 18 years of age, Early childhood education, and family support services across Sydney. Our team is known for its professionalism, integrity, and
commitment to best practice. We value our people and foster a workplace where clinicians are supported, heard, and empowered to do their best work.

Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and cover letter and complete the screening questions. If you have any questions, contact people@koorana.org.au.

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The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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