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Speech Pathologist | Central, North & South Metro
- Central Suburbs & Coolbinia Perth WA
- Full Time
- $82,034.02 - $115,723.77 PA + super + salary packaging
Do you want the professional support that a big organisation can provide, but with the flexibility and work-life balance of a small, independent practice?
If so, NOW is the time to join Ability WA's Therapy Team.
Join Ability WA's Therapy Team and enjoy flexible work arrangements, structured career development, generous salary packaging, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disability.
About the Role
As a Speech Pathologist with Ability WA, you'll:
- Deliver evidence-based therapy to people living with disability
- Empower customers through a person-centred approach
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team using the Key Worker Model
- Provide therapy at our hubs and in the community
- Work closely with families, schools, hospitals, and other support networks
📅 Full-time or Part-time opportunities available to suit your availability.
📍 Opportunities available across Perth:
🟢 Central | Coolbinia
🔵 North | Wanneroo & Yanchep
🟠 South | Murdoch
We will work with you to identify a region and caseload that aligns with your location and current service demand, with flexible and hybrid work options available.
About You
You bring more than skills. You bring energy, creativity, and a way of making therapy engaging and empowering. You thrive on variety, enjoy collaborating with colleagues, and celebrate the small wins that make a real difference for customers and families.
We'll also need:
- A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or eligibility for membership)
- A current Driver's Licence and ability to travel for community-based visits
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance
- Current First Aid Certificate
Why Choose Ability WA?
You'll join a workplace that trusts you to manage your time and genuinely values your wellbeing. At Ability WA, flexibility isn't a perk, it's how we help you do your best work.
You can expect:
- Flexible work days and hours, plus hybrid work-from-home options
- Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year to increase your take-home pay
- 3 Wellness Days per year (pro-rata)
- Structured 2-Year New Starter Program
- Gradually building caseload tailored to your interests and experience
- Career pathways in Early Intervention, Assistive Technology, Positive Behaviour Support, leadership and specialist practice areas
- Study leave, parental leave support and career break opportunities
- Access to up to 12 weeks of purchased leave
- Ongoing professional development and mentoring
- A supportive multidisciplinary team that shares knowledge generously
- Access to fleet vehicles and mileage reimbursement for community travel
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to hear your story.
To apply for this position, please submit:
- A current resume outlining your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the role
- A cover letter (maximum one page) addressing your suitability for the position and outlining why you are interested in joining Ability WA
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Christopher Salter
Recruitment Officer
📩 Christopher.Salter@abilitywa.com.au
Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.
We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.
Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs.
