Speech Therapist - Children's Services

Salary: $111,341-$128,882 per annum + 12% super

Temporary full-time 12 months Commencing December 2026

Join Penrith City Council's Children's Services team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across our local community.

As a Speech Therapist, you'll work collaboratively with children, families, educators and allied health professionals to assess communication needs and develop and deliver evidence-based, individualised therapy programs.

• Flexible working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development, study support and career growth
• Fitness Passport and complimentary Ripples Leisure Centre membership
• 10 days Personal Leave each year
• 5 days My Leave each year
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to work across NSW's largest local government childcare provider

You will conduct speech, language and communication assessments, develop individualised intervention plans, provide therapy and support, and work closely with families, educators and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

This is a maternity leave position commencing December 2026 for up to 12 months, with potential future opportunities following the contract.

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology recognised by Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership and Certified Practising status
• Experience administering formal and standardised assessments
• Experience developing and implementing evidence-based therapy programs
• Current Driver's Licence and Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

Applications close: 11:59pm, 25 October 2026

For further information, contact Anna Taha, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on .

Penrith City Council's Children's Services is hiring a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language and communication needs in local children and families.

This temporary full-time maternity leave position starts December 2026 and runs for up to 12 months, with potential opportunities thereafter. Salary is AUD 111,341-128,882 per annum plus 12% super, with flexible working and professional development support.

Therapy Connect in Melbourne is seeking a clinician to join a long-established private practice. Work independently in your own hours within a small team, with a paediatric caseload of about 30 clients available to take over and work at least 3 days a week, with potential to extend to more days.

Part-time earnings can exceed AUD 150,000 per year, and standardised assessments and resources are provided. Optional takeover of the practice, lease, and management is available; visits to premises in

Private practice in 2027. Work independently, in your own hours within a small team. Long-established, busy private practice. A paediatric caseload of about 30 clients is available for you to take over and work at least 3 days a week, and more if you wish. Potential to earn over $150,000 a year working part-time. Standardised Assessments and resources available. Potential to extend to group therapy, home/school visits and Telehealth. Share costs of lease and outgoings with other therapists. All tax claimable.

Optional offer: Take over the practice, the lease, and management.

Situated in Gladstone Park, just off the Tullamarine Freeway. Free, ample rooftop parking.

All applications will be considered as they are received before the 24th of October 2026. Looking to someone committed in providing quality care to families.

Eligibility for SPA certification, Eligibility for NDIS registration and Medicare, and 2 professional references.

Interviews online

Visit the premises and sign up mid Nov.

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