Speech Pathologist (Early Career – Maternity Leave Locum)
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Are you a passionate early career speech pathologist ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives?
Do you want variety in your caseload, support from experienced colleagues, and a team that genuinely values your growth?

Connecting Dots for Kids is seeking an enthusiastic and values-aligned speech pathologist for a maternity leave locum role (with the possibility of extension). You’ll be welcomed into a team that supports each other, shares knowledge freely, and believes in building strong relationships—with clients, families, and each other.

About You

You’re curious, compassionate, and eager to learn.

You enjoy working with children across a variety of ages, stages, and needs—including speech, language, literacy, social communication, and early feeding.

You value meaningful supervision, team collaboration, and professional development.

You’re open to feedback, reflective in your practice, and committed to delivering person-centred, evidence-based care.

Whether you're a new graduate or in your first few years of practice, you're looking for a team where you can grow and contribute.

About the Role

In this locum position, you will:

Deliver speech pathology services to a paediatric caseload (0–18 years), with clients seen at our Longwarry clinic, schools, preschools, and homes.

Receive weekly supervision and daily informal support from senior clinicians.

Join team meetings, group PD, and case discussions designed to support early career development.

Enjoy flexibility in your schedule—we’ll work with you to make it fit your life.

This role is ideal for someone who:

Is available for 3–5 days per week (negotiable).

Can start in July or August 2025, for a period of 12 months.

Wants to build confidence and skills in a safe, supported environment.

Why Join Connecting Dots for Kids?

We’re a multidisciplinary allied health team in West Gippsland, committed to helping children and families thrive. We offer:

A warm and inclusive team culture

A structured onboarding and supervision program

Opportunities to work across a wide variety of client presentations

A focus on real impact—both for the clients we serve and the communities we’re part of

Ready to grow with us?
We’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short cover letter with the subject line "I want to connect dots" to [email protected] telling us what excites you about this opportunity.

Let’s connect the dots together—for the children, and for your career.