Senior Speech Pathologist with Neurological Experience- Team Leader

Position Available Now

We are currently seeking a senior-level Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated team of clinicians, all passionate about empowering clients across the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter regions. This role is ideal for a high-performing, self-directed Speech Pathologist eager to work with adult clients living with neurological conditions.

We prefer full-time applicants, but part-time candidates will also be considered.

We are looking for someone who would be interested in developing and growing a Speech Pathology team at Levaro, so if a Team Leader role is something you're interested in, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a therapist who:

• Has significant experience (4+ years) working with adult clients living with neurological conditions and is committed to making a real difference in their lives.
• Values collaboration within a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting peers.
• Is interested in flexible work options.
• Wants the opportunity to deliver care both in our purpose-built neuro rehabilitation centre and within the community.
• Seeks the chance to receive mentorship—something often promised but rarely delivered.
• Enjoys independence and autonomy in their role.
• Can manage a diverse caseload of clients funded through NDIS, iCare, My Aged Care, and other private channels.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assessment, recommendation, and mealtime management plan development in consultation with Speech Pathologists from mainstream medical services, medical specialists, and other allied health disciplines.
• Conduct assessments and provide recommendations on the functional impact of disability on positioning, eating, and swallowing.
• Assessment, prescription, and recommendation of AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) systems under the NDIS and other external funding agencies; this includes the preparation of funding applications
• Develop training packages
• Manage a caseload of clients in their natural settings who may present with increasing complexity, multiple co-morbidities, and functional limitations across multiple areas of their lives.
• Utilise a strengths-based, client-centered approach to support clients in identifying their goals and utilise a capacity-building approach.
• Ability to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on achieving optimal client outcomes while meeting clinical targets.
• Ability to write reports to a high standard that meets the client's needs.
• Liaise with and provide therapy and progress reports to the NDIS, Support Coordinator, external organisations, and other referrers/funding bodies as required.
• Supervision and training of junior team members.

If you would like to be a part of a healthy, growing multidisciplinary team of professionals who love their work, collaborate with their colleagues, and love making a difference, we would love for you to apply.

About Levaro:

Located in Bennetts Green, NSW providing supports in clinic and across the Hunter Region:

• Our allied health team includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech Pathologists.
• We have a dedicated leadership team, including our Clinical Director, Operations Manager, and Team Leaders.
• Support from a highly capable on-site administration team.
• Access to the only purpose-built Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Lake Macquarie, one of the largest in the region, featuring 270 square meters of well-equipped, air-conditioned gym space.
• Our modern office area includes well-equipped dual-screen workstations, meeting rooms with video conferencing technology, and an impressive automatic coffee machine for that much-needed caffeine fix.
• We offer an induction program for new starters and an Early Career program for recent graduates.
• A generous CPD allowance and paid time off to attend training are available to all team members.
• We provide laptops, phones, and uniforms.

Who do we support?

At Levaro, we believe everyone deserves an equitable opportunity to participate in life. We exist to listen and empower our clients to realise this opportunity.

We support a large caseload of adult clients living with a wide range of neurological conditions, including but not limited to:

• Spinal Cord Injury
• Acquired Brain injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Cerebral Palsy
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Motor Neurone Disease
• Huntington’s Disease

Many of our clients are supported by the NDIS and iCare insurance schemes; experience working with these schemes is advantageous.

Minimum requirements for working at Levaro:

• A genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities, particularly those with neurological conditions.
• A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• A commitment to a client-centered approach.
• Excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to work in partnership.
• A commitment to the inclusion and participation of people with disabilities in their local and natural communities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to ongoing learning and development of new skills and capabilities.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of the rights of people with disabilities.
• Confidence to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• A current driver’s license and willingness to travel as required for the role.
• A current national police check.
• An NDIS worker screening check clearance.
• Willingness to provide a confirmation record of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations

How to apply:

Apply now by sending your CV.

For any questions relating to this position, you can contact:

Jayne Hungerford - [email protected]

You can learn more about our team here: www.levaro.com.au

Please note:

We can only consider applicants with the right to work in Australia with recognised qualifications in Australia.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period and reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised date.