Speech Pathologist | Independent Contractor | Alice Springs
Join to apply for the Speech Pathologist | Independent Contractor | Alice Springs role at Patches Australia. Approx. $90 - $140 per hour (50% of billings). Alice Springs-based with outreach opportunities.
We are seeking skilled and motivated Speech Pathologists to join our Northern Territory team as independent contractors. You'll provide high-quality assessments, therapy, and functional capacity evaluations to clients of all ages—helping children, adults, and older Australians reach their goals and enhance their quality of life.
As part of Patches, you'll enjoy the freedom of independent practice with the structure, systems, and collaboration of a respected national organisation. You'll also have the opportunity to take part in regional outreach work across the Northern Territory—experiencing some of Australia's most stunning and remote landscapes while delivering life-changing care in communities that need it most.
Why you'll love working with us
* Competitive remuneration with 50% of billings paid directly to you (includes superannuation; varies by NDIS or Private rate)
* Total flexibility in how, when, and where you work
* Opportunities for regional outreach travel throughout the NT and regional Australia
* Dedicated Scheduling and Support Officers managing bookings, travel, and logistics
* Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including Paediatricians, Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Exercise Physiologists
* Access to our robust clinical management system (Lumary AH)
* A supportive, high-performance, values-driven culture
About Us
Patches Australia is a national leader in assessment and therapy services, helping individuals and families across Australia achieve their goals, live better, and shine brighter. Founded in 2012 by Paediatrician and leading FASD researcher Dr James Fitzpatrick, we're a client-centred organisation passionate about improving access to high-quality, innovative care.
Our work spans four key pillars — assessment, therapy, aged care, and education — delivered by a collaborative team of paediatricians, psychologists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and allied health assistants. From cutting-edge VR therapy programs to outreach in some of Australia's most remote communities, we combine clinical expertise with creativity to deliver meaningful outcomes across the lifespan.
About You
* Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
* Current Driver's License
* Current AHPRA registration and Speech Pathology Australia registration
* Working with Children Check & National Police Clearance
* Experience conducting Assessments and delivering therapy
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
* Experience working with clients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
* Passion for providing evidence‑based, client‑centred care
Apply now
If you're an experienced Speech Pathologist seeking flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to contribute to a mission‑driven organisation making real change across regional Australia, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to Patches Australia CEO, Dr James Fitzpatrick, at .
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists
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