Speech Pathologist

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

Salary: $81.7K – $121K inc super (FTE)
Perks: Phone + laptop + km reimbursement + tolls + salary packaging + professional development
Employment: Permanent
Location: Adelaide, SA – Treetop School + community

We’re looking for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our team in Adelaide, working across Aspect Treetop School (Learning Support Team – 2 days/week) and itinerant/community-based services (2 days/week).

This is a unique hybrid role offering the best of both worlds—structured, school-based collaboration alongside flexible, community-based practice.

You’ll work closely with educators and allied health professionals within the school environment, while also supporting participants in their everyday settings—home, school, or community—helping build communication, independence, and functional life skills aligned with their goals.

At Aspect, we understand that once you’ve met one Autistic person, you’ve met one Autistic person. This role offers real clinical diversity, creativity, and the opportunity to tailor supports to each individual.

What your day will look like

• Deliver speech pathology supports across both school and community settings
• Work as part of the Learning Support Team within Treetops School
• Provide itinerant services to participants and families in the community
• Manage a varied caseload across school-aged children and young people
• Develop functional, goal-based communication interventions
• Collaborate with teachers, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support communication development, social interaction, and independence
• Work autonomously while being supported by a highly collaborative clinical team

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (SA-based)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
• International police check (if required)

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Additional Information

What we offer

• Competitive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Structured induction and tailored graduate support program
• Strong clinical supervision and ongoing mentoring
• Permanent role with stable caseload development
• Paid parental leave and generous personal/carer’s leave
• Ongoing internal and external professional development opportunities
• PBS training and specialised autism practice development
• Annual National Conference for learning and networking
• Reward and recognition program
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership
• Employee discount platform (Beny)

Why join us

You’ll be part of a purpose-led organisation where your work directly contributes to meaningful, everyday change for Autistic people and their families.

This role offers a rare combination of school-based teamwork and community flexibility, giving you variety in your week while building deep, collaborative relationships within a school setting.

How to apply

Click the “I’m Interested” button and submit your resume along with the candidate questionnaire. A cover letter is optional.

Please note:

• CVs are not accepted via email
• Recruitment agencies are not being considered for this role
• Applications may be reviewed and progressed prior to any closing date
• Successful candidates will be asked to provide statements of service for remuneration purposes

Enquiries:
Tracy Harrington-Hawes, Educator, Acting Operational Leader – Aspect Therapy thawes@aspect.org.au

Aspect is committed to building an inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Autistic people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au