Paediatric Speech Pathologist – Make a Difference Every Day at Happy Dots

Location: Raymond Terrace, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Speech Pathologist who’s committed to empowering children and families to reach their full potential? Do you have a genuine passion for combining clinical excellence with creativity, working in a space where therapy is as joyful as it is meaningful? If so, we have an exciting opportunity that awaits you!

For over a decade, Happy Dots Therapy Services for Children has been a leading provider of paediatric Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology services in the Newcastle region. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and thrive through personalised, evidence-based interventions delivered in a fun, play-based environment.

Our culture is warm, collaborative, and inclusive. We’re passionate about empowering our team just as much as our clients - providing structured career pathways, clinical mentorship, leadership opportunities, and the flexibility to design a role that supports your professional goals.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll work with a diverse paediatric caseload (0–18 years) across clinic, community, and school-based environments. You’ll use your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, play-based therapy services to children, fostering their independence, and empowering them to overcome obstacles. You will assess, plan, and implement individualised treatment plans, collaborating closely with families and their care team to achieve holistic progress and lasting results.

This is an opportunity to step into a role where your experience is valued, respected, and nurtured.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments for children with a range of developmental and neurodiverse presentations.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised therapy plans that are goal-driven, evidence-based, and family-centred.

Collaborate closely with -, allied health professionals , educators, and families to ensure integrated care and consistent progress.

Provide parent and caregiver coaching to embed communication strategies into daily routines.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with NDIS and professional practice standards.

Contribute to team learning through case discussions, supervision, and peer mentoring.

Support ongoing service development and innovation within the clinic.

Why You’ll Love Working at Happy Dots

Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that changes lives daily, helping children and families achieve milestones and breakthroughs.

Professional Respect & Autonomy: You’ll have the flexibility to shape your caseload, lead initiatives, and bring creative ideas to life.

Growth & Development: Access structured supervision, leadership mentoring, in house training opportunities including trauma informed supervision sessions with a paediatric psychologist and a generous professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning.

Collaboration & Connection: Work alongside experienced therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Support & Resources: You’ll have access to everything you need to deliver exceptional care. From a company car for community visits to your own laptop, iPad, and dictation software for seamless reporting, plus beautiful, well-equipped therapy spaces and sensory gyms designed to inspire creativity and connection.

Admin Support: we take care of your schedule which gives you more time to focus on therapy with your clients including own allocated admin time each day.

Competitive Compensation - Your hard work is recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary. We value our employees and offer remuneration that reflects your experience and the difference you make.

Flexibility & Balance: We understand life’s demands. Whether you prefer full-time, part-time, or a 9-day fortnight, we’ll work with you to create a rhythm that fits.

Wellbeing Support - Your mental health and wellbeing matter to us. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling and support sessions as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia.

Demonstrated experience in paediatric practice, ideally 2+ years.

Demonstrated ability to manage a varied caseload with complex needs.

Strong clinical reasoning and confident communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage a varied caseload with complex needs.

Current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, and First Aid

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are ready to embark on an incredible journey of growth, learning, and transformation while making a lasting difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you! Please submit your updated resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your passion for paediatric speech pathology to [email protected]. Be sure to include the word “happy” in your application.

Join a team where passion meets purpose.