Speech Pathologist Team Lead

Speech Pathologist Team LeaderLead a high-performing team. Shape clinical excellence. Grow your career.Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist ready to take the next step into leadership?

We’re excited to be partnering with a growing and highly regarded allied health organisation to recruit an experienced Speech Pathologist Team Leader.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician who is ready to move beyond their individual caseload and make a bigger impact through leadership, mentoring and service development — while still maintaining a small clinical caseload.
You’ll be joining a collaborative multidisciplinary environment where your expertise, ideas and leadership style will genuinely make a difference.
Why This Opportunity?

✨ Lead with purpose – provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring to a team of Speech Pathologists at varying stages of their careers.
🚀 Take your career to the next level – access leadership mentoring, CPD funding and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives.
💡 Shape clinical practice – have a real influence on service delivery, clinical frameworks, quality improvement and innovative therapy approaches.
❤️ Make a meaningful impact – support clients across NDIS, TAC, private and community settings, with a strong focus on functional and person-centred outcomes.
🤝 Work with a supportive leadership team – collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary leaders who value communication, innovation and teamwork.
⚖️ Keep one foot in clinical practice – maintain a small, meaningful caseload while developing your leadership responsibilities.

Your RoleAs the Speech Pathology Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing clinical supervision, mentoring and coaching to Speech Pathologists, from new graduates through to experienced clinicians.
• Supporting clinicians with complex presentations and providing advanced clinical consultation.
• Promoting evidence-based practice and high standards of clinical documentation and governance.
• Supporting onboarding, capability development and professional development pathways.
• Helping clinicians manage complex caseloads and clinical decision-making.
• Working collaboratively with Occupational Therapy and other multidisciplinary team leaders.
• Contributing to quality improvement, clinical audits, service innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting a positive, supportive and high-performing team culture.
• Maintaining a small clinical caseload to remain connected to clinical practice.

About YouYou’re an experienced Speech Pathologist who is passionate about people, clinical excellence and developing others.
You’ll bring:

• SPA eligibility and 3+ years' clinical experience.
• Strong clinical experience across paediatrics and/or adults.
• Experience in areas such as communication, swallowing, AAC and/or social skill development.
• Previous experience in supervision, mentoring, coaching or clinical leadership.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting clinicians to grow and succeed.
• A person-centred approach and commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes.
• An understanding of NDIS and TAC service environments.
• A current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Whether you’re already a Team Leader or an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist ready to take that next step, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

What's On Offer?💰 Competitive salary package + car allowance
📚 Dedicated CPD budget
🌱 Leadership mentoring and career development
🏖️ 2 additional days off per year
🎉 Regular social events and quarterly team-building activities — all completed during work hours
🧑‍💻 Admin support and streamlined systems
🤝 Supportive multidisciplinary leadership team
💡 Opportunities to contribute to strategic projects and shape service delivery
❤️ A genuinely collaborative and people-focused workplace culture

Ready for Your Next Chapter?If you're an experienced Speech Pathologist who is ready to lead, mentor and influence the future of clinical practice, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership position where you can develop others, influence service quality and continue doing the clinical work you enjoy.
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss the role, organisation and opportunity in more detail.

Call Greg on 0482 077543 or email greg.forster@talentquarter.com.au