Description

Position: Senior Speech Pathologist

Reports To: Clinical Lead

Location: Newcastle NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time preferred but will consider part time 4 days a week or 9 day fortnight

Are you looking for a warm, welcoming, and flexible work environment that values individual skills, experience and opportunity for learning and growth? Sublime Care is looking a Snr Speech Therapist to join our team Allied Health team of 25 and are keen to meet you!

We provide person-centred and holistic support services tailored to assist participants in living safely and comfortably at home by giving them choice and control.

The Senior Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with the clinical lead to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to clients with complex communication and swallowing needs. This advanced practitioner role is responsible for managing a complex caseload, mentoring junior staff, providing clinical supervision, and supporting service improvement activities.

What we offer

• Above award salary starting from $104k + super based on experience
• All expenses paid company Car
• 67% KPI Case load based on your individual skill set
• FT Role Monday to Friday business hours ( no after hours or weekends!)
• Forward thinking and tech Savvy company- WFH Options to fit in with your lifestyle
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Custom build AI platform for client records and reporting

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Clinical Expertise & Service Delivery

Conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing (dysphagia) disorders.
Provide advanced-level, individualized treatment plans, including instrumental assessment (e.g., VFSS & FEES)
Develop evidence-based interventions for clients with complex communication needs, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
Work with clients across the lifespan in acute, subacute, or community settings to improve mealtime safety and quality of life.
Provide counselling and education to families, caregivers, and key personnel.

2. Leadership & Mentoring

Act as a key contact for clinical queries
Formal clinical supervision experience is required for this Senior position

3. Quality Improvement & Governance

Lead or support quality improvement projects (QIPs) and service development.
Maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation, including NDIS standards.
Monitor performance KPIs and adhere to organizational policies.

About Us

Established in 2019, we began with a small but dedicated team, united by a shared vision: to be a guiding light for people with disabilities, helping them navigate the complexities of the NDIS with ease. Today, we employ 250+ employees across the Hunter and Sydney regions, who provide person-centred support services to over 2500 participants in:

Aged Care (CHSP) and Home Care packages
Community Care and Accommodation (NDIS),
Allied Health (CHSP and NDIS).

Requirements

Role Requirements

Graduate Degree in Speech Pathology, Masters preferred
Professional registration with SPA
A minimum of 5 years' experience working with varied NDIS participants
A strong understanding of the NDIS Framework and Practice Standards
Excellent adaptive communication skills to engage with varied participants and stakeholders
NSW Driver Licence
NDIS Worker Screening Check
First Aid Certificate
Working with Children Check
COVID-19 Vaccination evidence of at least two doses.