The Opportunity

Permanent Position | Full Time or Part Time position available

$94,434-$119,290 (salary banding based on experience)

Paid on-site care park and fleet care usage

Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a and up to 3 days professional development leave

Exceptional Worklife balance and flexibility

At HenderCare, our allied health clinicians play a vital role in delivery early intervention and ongoing support for children and young people. Due to significant organisational growth, we're seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our paediatrics team to help mentor and support our current clinicians whilst also managing your own caseload.

In this role you'll deliver professional, person-centred assessment and therapy to support and promote independence and enhance quality of life for the adults and children living with disability.

About the Role

In this role you will be supporting our clients across northern Adelaide. This can be anywhere from Salisbury to Gawler and include some regional work as far out as Whyalla. Our HenderCare fleet cars can be used for this travel which means you will not require to travel in your own vehicle.

As the Senior Speech Pathologist, you will play a key role in the delivery of quality, coordinated, efficient and evidence-based services to our participants of the NDIS and disability clients specialising in children and young people under the auspice of other funding arrangements.

Your responsibilities also include:

Managing a clinical caseload (inclusive of children with complex needs) independently with a high standard of clinical practice.

Undertaking Speech Pathology evaluations, provide training, strategies and recommendations that impact positively on a child’s play, engagement, function, safety and participation in their daily activities.

Consulting and collaborating with families, other health professionals, and service providers involved in the child’s care in a sensitive, open, and timely manner.

Actively participate in supervision processes as arranged, which includes participation in HenderCare’s performance review process.

Provide supervision, mentorship and support to other Speech Pathologists or allied health members within HenderCare’s Allied Health team.

Participate in quality improvement, research and service development programs and projects as required.

Why Choose HenderCare?

Tailored Caseloads: You have the flexibility to work with children, adults, or both—it's your choice! We support individuals of all ages in improving quality of life and reducing the use of restrictive practices. We are here to help you develop your skills in these areas or to support your ongoing professional growth in your areas of passion and expertise.

Community based services: We are committed to delivering functional and meaningful behaviour support and intervention in the environments that matter most to our participants. Whether at home, childcare, school, work, day programs, or out in the community, we meet our clients where they are—supporting them in the activities and settings that are most relevant to their daily lives.

Professional Growth: Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a. and up to 3 days professional development leave. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with your clinical strengths and passions.

Benefits: Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme (health, fitness, retail, and more), paid on-site car parking in the CBD, laptop, and fleet car usage.

Flexible working arrangements: Work remotely and utilise our city-based clinic. We empower our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance, aligning with their lifestyle and career goals, enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.

Supportive Team Culture:

Join a multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect. We prioritise meaningful connection every day. Our dedicated internal wellbeing team fosters a culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and connected. Each month, our ‘Anchor Day’ brings us together in person to strengthen relationships and maintain a sense of unity.

Daily touchpoints, both online and face-to-face, include team huddles, our morning coffee club, after-work fitness initiatives, and fun traditions like holiday decorating, cultural celebrations, and team challenges.

We recognise that the work we do can be emotionally demanding, and we make space for open conversations, shared problem-solving, and genuine care. By supporting one another, we build a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and energised to make a difference.

At HenderCare, we don’t just fill positions—we build careers. If you’re ready to grow, lead, and thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment, we want to hear from you.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About You

We are looking for innovative and passionate people who thrive in the fast-paced environment of Allied Health. You’ll show a strong commitment to high-quality client care using evidence-based practices.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

Hold at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Sound experiences in Speech Pathology services, functioning at a high level with independence.

Demonstrated knowledge of a broad variety of disabilities for children

SPA membership (essential)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, and relevant stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities

Hold a full driver’s licence

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:

Update your profile and apply through SEEK or via our career's website.

Attach a current Resume/CV.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 16 June at 11:59 pm unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

Please do not email your application