Looking for a meaningful role in a supportive, passionate and values-led team?

At A Growing Understanding, we’re proud to offer a fresh, family-centred approach to speech pathology that helps children and their families thrive- while also helping you grow your best career.

We’re currently seeking Speech Pathologists (both experienced clinicians and new grads) to join our highly regarded service based in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. If you value a strong, collaborative team culture, professional growth, and providing high-quality care in well-resourced clinics, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

A Growing Understanding is an award-winning private speech pathology practice, known for providing high-quality, evidence-based care to children and families across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. As proud winners of the 2023 Lake Macquarie Business of the Year, we offer a workplace where people grow- professionally, personally, and together.

We’re a certified NDIS provider with a modern, relationship-centred approach. Our mission is simple: to ensure that every child and family who walks through our doors receives the support, encouragement, and expertise they need to grow their best life.

Our commitment to team development is just as strong. We create opportunities for every clinician to extend their skills and confidence, backed by a caring, well-resourced and collaborative team culture.

Team member quote:

“The strong team culture at A Growing Understanding has reignited my passion for speech pathology and confidence as a clinician. I love feeling valued and fully supported by each and every team member.” – Jamie Cullen, Speech Pathologist/Clinical Lead

The Role
We’re on the lookout for value-aligned Speech Pathologists- both experienced and early career- who are passionate about working with children and families.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle and career stage. We’re currently recruiting:

· Experienced Clinicians (2+ years post-grad)

· New Graduates (eligible for our Graduate and Grow program)

Our Graduate and Grow program includes reduced caseload expectations, a dedicated clinical lead, weekly supervision, tailored professional development, and connection with other new grads.

Team member quote:

“Being a part of the A Growing Understanding team is by far the best decision I have made to support my ongoing development as a paediatric speech pathologist. The team provide a strong and supportive environment in which I can thrive as a clinician. It is also a place where children and their families can grow in the most inspiring and evidence-based way!” – Brooke Doolan, Speech Pathologist

Our Centres

Our Centres are a well-resourced spaces with so much to offer team members and the families we work with.

Located conveniently in Adamstown (on Brunker Rd) and in Warners Bay (on Hillsborough Rd), our Centres could be your home away from home with:

· Quality resources, tools and toys to support the delivery of excellent speech pathology services

· A fun and friendly team environment

· Administration support provided by dedicated Client Experience Officers (CEOs)

· Kitchen facilities, including a coffee machine

· Resourced therapy rooms

What We Offer:

As a family-friendly workplace with a flexible service model, we are dedicated to helping you find your version of ‘work/life’ balance and support your personal and professional growth. Through this approach, we offer:

· A focus on happiness and wellness in the workplace with a supportive, fun and collaborative team culture

· A generous professional development budget and significant, multiple in-house and external learning opportunities

· Regular and timely access to high-quality clinical supervision and mentoring (individual and in small groups)

· A varied and interesting caseload of children ranging from 12 months of age to upper primary and secondary school levels and a range of communication and feeding difficulties

· Emphasis on quality service and exceptional client experience with achievable clinical excellence indicators/key performance indicators (quality not quantity so low billable hour expectations)

· Extensively resourced clinics including assessments, iPads and computers. Each Speech Pathologist is provided with their own laptop

· Significant administration support from our Service Support team (Client Experience Officers)

· Attractive above award and negotiable salary with flexible working conditions in permanent full-time or part-time roles and negotiable rewards/incentive programs

· A supportive and nurturing orientation process

· Car and mileage allowances for mobile/outreach appointments

· Access to a wide range of evidence-based programs

· An incredibly supportive, caring and inclusive team environment where celebration and fun are big parts of our day

What You Need (Selection Criteria):

· Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP status desirable)

· Post-graduate experience working with children and families (if not applying for a position within our Graduate and Grow program)

· Ability to work flexibly and independently within different service delivery models and across different locations

· Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice

· Demonstrated ability to independently problem-solve and set priorities in complex situations

· Evidence of ability to work in a team and build and maintain cooperative professional and therapeutic relationships

· A passion for working with children with diverse needs and from varying backgrounds

· An interest in connecting with the broader community and growing awareness of the speech pathology profession

· Demonstrated high-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles to suit the target audience

· Cleared Police Check within the last twelve months

· Current Working with Children's check (WWCC)

· A current driver's licence and use of own vehicle

Your Duties:

· Provide paediatric speech pathology services to assess, diagnose and support clients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties

· Ensure delivery of innovative clinical practice models using a range of therapeutic techniques

· Provide speech pathology services using a range of different service delivery models (including groups) and across different locations

· Provide evidence-based best practice paediatric clinical care within professional boundaries, legal and ethical parameters and A Growing Understanding’s policies and procedures

· Participate in team projects and programs involving education, community development/ planning and delivery of promotional activities

· Participate in planning, implementing and evaluating quality improvement, research, service delivery and other projects to ensure optimum service delivery

· Model and actively promote workplace behaviour that reflects the values and service charter of A Growing Understanding and maintain standards and ethics as identified by the professional body Speech Pathology Australia

· Ensure that engagement with team members, clients and families is conducted in a manner that demonstrates the values of cultural respect

How To Apply

We have a unique business culture, and we are continually taking on new ideas to ensure we provide the best possible care for our clients. If you believe you are the right person for the job and would like to join our fun and passionate team; visit our website using the link below and complete the application form on the Join Our Team page.

https://www.agrowingunderstanding.com.au/join-our-team/

Please note that we only want to speak with people who are genuinely excited about the opportunity to nurture and go above and beyond for our clients and families.

For further information about these available positions, please contact Lauren on 0449668238.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQI+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.