About Lifestart

At Lifestart, we believe in Empowering Potential. Our purpose is to empower children and young people with disability or developmental concerns to reach their full potential, in partnership with their families and communities. Guided by our core values — Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration, and Impact — we're committed to making a meaningful difference in their lives. Join our team and help foster the potential that changes lives every day.

Our Therapy and Behaviour Support team partners with families to provide tailored therapy supports, helping children and young people achieve their goals and thrive in their communities. We are a dedicated group of allied health and behaviour support professionals driven by making a lasting impact.

About the Role

We are seeking expressions of interest from Speech Pathologists that are interested in joining our Central Sydney team in a part-time capacity. Our Central Sydney office is located in Rhodes and the team supports families around Ryde, Parramatta, Inner West, Georges River and Sutherland.

This part-time opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking afternoon working hours, with options including:

• 2:00pm – 6:00pm (across 5 days, 20 hours per week)
• 1:00pm – 6:00pm (across 4 or 5 days, 20-25 hours per week)

You will provide person and family-centred therapy services to children and young people with disabilities or developmental delays. This includes a mix of in-person supports across Lifestart sites, homes, schools, and the community, as well as online therapy Australia-wide.

Responsibilities include:

• Work alongside children, young people and their families to set goals, develop strategies and support their implementation
• Empower our clients and families to develop their skills in areas such as communication, speech, eating and drinking, social skills and supporting inclusion in chosen activities and settings
• Assessment and intervention in specialist areas such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), dysphagia and mealtime management.
• Work with a varied caseload alongside a team of experienced allied health professionals and behaviour support practitioners.
• Provide support to families through a keyworker model of practice and parent coaching
• Opportunity to provide support through telehealth, engaging with families online for assessment and intervention.
• Opportunity to support families through group programs such as Hanen More Than Words, toilet training, Secret Agent Society and Tech Talkers.

About You - Skills and Experience

• Qualification in Speech Pathology with current SPA registration
• Minimum 1-4 years’ experience
• Professional experience, or demonstrated commitment to working with children and young people
• Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches
• Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment
• Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities
• Align with Lifestart’s values and believe you would be a great fit
• Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate
• Current driver’s licence and use of own car

Why Join Lifestart?

At Lifestart, we pride ourselves on our reputation within the disability sector. You’ll be joining a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team where your contributions are valued. We offer:

• Competitive salary plus superannuation and leave loading
• Increase your take-home pay with up to $6,500 salary packaging
• Additional leave benefits including an extra week of paid leave in December, extra personal leave, and cultural/ceremonial leave
• Flexible working conditions, including hybrid options
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, travel allowances, and expense reimbursements
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career pathways in both clinical and leadership roles
• Access to structured professional development, supervision, and peer support
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families

How to Express Interest

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

Expression of Interest closes: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

For more information, visit www.lifestart.org.au/careers or contact our Recruitment Team on (02) 8526 8504.

Lifestart is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Your unique contribution is valued at Lifestart.

We are currently not accepting introductions by recruitment agencies.