Lead Speech Pathologist
Core
Lead Speech Pathologist guiding clinical practice, mentoring clinicians, and delivering evidence-based communication and swallowing assessments for children, young people, and adults with complex needs.
Role type
Senior IC speech pathologist (clinical lead)
Builds
Speech pathology services, clinical pathways, and integrated care models
Domain
Allied health / Disability support / Speech pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech pathology assessment, dysphagia management, clinical mentoring, NDIS compliance, multidisciplinary collaboration, caseload management
Preferred skills
Advanced clinical report writing, First Aid/CPR certification, driver's licence
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver evidence-based communication and swallowing interventions; mentor emerging clinicians; manage dysphagia risks and ensure NDIS/SPA compliance; design new service streams and clinical tools; build relationships with families and external providers; support practice workflows and recruitment
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities