• Enjoy the flexibility of creating your own schedule by managing a caseload of established clients - WFH options!
• Relocation assistance to help you move to this beautiful part of NSW
• Attractive salary package circa $99,450* + salary sacrificing up to $16,000 + more

Together, we support children's and families learning, safety and wellbeing.

Join the movement for positive change with Connect Children and Families! As a values-driven not-for-profit, we nurture and educate children and families. With a focus on connection, kindness, and social justice, we walk with families to celebrate each child's potential. Our service exists to create positive change for children, families, and the community. 

Serving communities in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Western Sydney, we are committed to making progress with a child’s developmental journey, transition to school, home routines, and community participation.

As an NDIS provider, we offer allied health support, family programs, and early childhood education. The role of a Speech Pathologist is key to unlocking innovative pathways to other community agencies and supporting families to access services tailored to their needs.  

Your next opportunity:

We are looking for a motivated and self-driven Speech Pathologist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team in the Penrith Lower Mountains area, to liaise with children and families, conducting up to 4 client visits daily. You will often travel and commute to various schools, childcare centres and preschools in your car, with travel reimbursed. 

As you develop tailored support treatment plans, you will enhance children’s quality of life, social interactions, academic performance, and overall well-being. Working collaboratively with families, you will help children reach their full potential and achieve their goals.

Take control of your work-life balance by managing a roster of valued clients, allowing you to craft your schedule and work when it suits you. You can work from home when you are not out and about in the community or at one of our offices in Glenbrook and Hazelbrook, New South Wales.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct 1-hour goal-focused client visits and communicate with clients aged 0 to 16 years old, as well as their parents
• Attend fortnightly staff meetings and perform administrative duties, including emails and phone calls
• Participate in planning and evaluation workshops and carry out NDIS work and integrated work within the organisation's programs.

What we want to offer you:

As a valued and dedicated Speech Pathologist, we are committed to providing you with the resources and support you need to excel in your role and positively impact our children. 

You will enjoy an attractive salary package circa $99,450 (commensurate with experience), including super, with some of our other great benefits, including:

• Relocation assistance to help you call the Penrith Lower Mountain area your home
• Flexibility to choose your own schedule
• $2,500 entertainment benefits card
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Travel reimbursement
• THREE extra wellbeing days per year
• Up to $16,000 salary-sacrificing options
• Laptop, phone and iPad
• Access to a $500 professional development budget

You’ll be great in this role because:

With your Bachelor's degree in Applied Science Speech Pathology and registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), you will be committed to partnering with children and families. 

Showcase your ability to use capacity-building practices that enhance parents' and family members' skills in supporting a child's effective learning and growth. As such, you will possess the following attributes:

• Motivated: wanting to make a difference in the lives of children and their families
• Confident and assertive: able to effectively diagnose and treat speech and language disorders, build trust with clients, and advocate for their needs.
• Proactive: able to anticipate challenges, address issues, continually improve, and provide effective and efficient care to clients.
• Autonomous: strong in independent decision-making and effective client care.

Ready to apply?

We are ready to hear from you! Apply now.