Are you an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist ready to step into a true senior role? Where your clinical expertise is respected, your leadership is valued, and your influence shapes both children's outcomes and the future of a growing service?
At Happy Dots Therapy Services for Children, we are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist with at least 7 years' post-graduate experience who is ready to practise at an advanced level while mentoring and elevating others.
For over a decade, Happy Dots has delivered high-quality, evidence-informed, family-centred therapy to children across the Newcastle region. Our values - Passion, Collaboration, Innovation and Creativity - are embedded in everything we do.
About the Role
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will operate at an advanced practice level, managing a complex paediatric caseload (0–18 years) while dedicating structured time to supervision, mentoring, and internal training. You will work across clinic, school, and community settings, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and contributing to clinical governance, innovation, and service excellence.
This is not just another clinical role. It is an opportunity to:
* Lead within your discipline
* Mentor and grow emerging therapists
* Influence service development and quality improvement
* Deliver meaningful, holistic therapy that genuinely changes lives
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Clinical Practice
* Deliver comprehensive assessments and evidence-based interventions for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and complex communication needs.
* Develop goal-driven, family-centred therapy plans aligned with functional and outcomes.
* Provide consultation and intervention within schools and community environments.
* Liaise closely with other allied health professionals, educators, and families to ensure integrated care.
* Facilitate group programs and contribute to service innovation.
* Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and NDIS compliance.
* Consistently achieve strong client satisfaction outcomes.
Leadership, Mentoring & Clinical Support
* Provide regular supervision and mentoring to speech pathologists.
* Support early-career clinicians in clinical reasoning, caseload management, and professional development.
* Deliver internal training and contribute to peer learning sessions.
* Assist in onboarding new clinicians.
* Provide feedback to leadership on service delivery and team development.
* Model best practice in professionalism, time management, and documentation standards.
* Contribute to service development initiatives and clinical pathway design.
* Participate in strategic planning and quality improvement activities.
Why You'll Love Working at Happy Dots
Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that changes lives daily, helping children and families achieve milestones and breakthroughs.
Clinical Autonomy with Leadership Influence: Shape your caseload, lead initiatives, and contributemeaningfully to strategic decisions.
Structured Leadership Role: This is a formally recognised senior position with mentoring responsibilities built into KPIs — not an informal add-on.
Growth & Development: Access structured supervision, leadership mentoring, in house training opportunities including trauma informed supervision sessions with a paediatric psychologist and a generous professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning.
Collaboration & Connection: Work alongside experienced therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Support & Resources: You'll have access to everything you need to deliver exceptional care. From a company car for community visits to your own laptop, iPad, and dictation software for seamless reporting, plus beautiful, well-equipped therapy spaces and sensory gyms designed to inspire creativity and connection.
Admin Support: we take care of your schedule which gives you more time to focus on therapy with your clients. Plus your own allocated admin time each day
Competitive Compensation - Your hard work is recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary. We value our employees and offer remuneration that reflects your experience and the difference you make.
Flexibility & Balance: We understand life's demands. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or a 9-day fortnight, we'll work with you to create a rhythm that fits.
Wellbeing Support - Your mental health and wellbeing matter to us. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling and support sessions as needed.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
* Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
* Registration with Speech Pathology Australia
* Minimum 7 years' post-graduate experience
* Demonstrated experience managing complex paediatric caseloads
* Proven experience mentoring or supervising early-career speech pathologists
* Strong clinical reasoning and documentation skills
* Understanding of NDIS frameworks
* Current Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening & Police Check
Highly Regarded:
* Experience providing formal clinical supervision
* Postgraduate training in paediatrics, disability, or related specialty areas
* Experience designing and facilitating group programs
* Experience contributing to service development or quality initiatives
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you are ready to influence, mentor, and deliver therapy at an advanced level, while working in a creative, warm and forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter outlining your senior experience and leadership approach.
Join a team where passion meets purpose.
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