Senior Speech Pathologist / Team Leader — Community | Sydney Hills District | 12-Month Parental Leave CoverWe're partnering with a well-regarded allied health provider in Sydney's Hills District to appoint a Senior Speech Pathologist / Team Leader on a 12-month parental leave contract.This is a genuine step up for a mid-to-senior speech pathologist with community experience who's ready to lead a team without committing to a permanent role — or for a current Team Leader looking for a change of scene with a defined 12-month runway.You'll take over an established, well-functioning team and a warm handover from the outgoing Team Leader, so you're set up to hit the ground running rather than building from scratch.About the roleLeading a small team of community speech pathologists delivering in-home, in-school and on-site therapy across the Hills District and surrounding suburbs. You'll split your time between clinical work and team leadership — the balance is flexible depending on your strengths and the team's needs during the contract.Typical caseload spans paediatric and adult community work — early intervention, school-age language and literacy, AAC, feeding, adult neurogenic communication and swallowing, and NDIS participants across the lifespan.Your remit will cover:Day-to-day leadership, support and mentoring of the community speech pathology teamClinical supervision and case discussionsManaging team caseload allocation, scheduling and workflowOnboarding and inducting any new team members during the contractMaintaining clinical standards, documentation quality and NDIS complianceLiaising with referrers, GPs, schools, aged care facilities and NDIS support coordinatorsA clinical caseload of your own (proportion negotiable)Reporting to and working closely with the practice ownersAbout youSPA-eligible / Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a minimum of 4–5 years' post-graduate experience (more welcome)Prior community or mobile speech pathology experience is essentialPrevious team leadership, senior clinician or clinical supervisor experience preferred — or a strong senior clinician ready to step upConfident across a mixed caseload (paediatric and/or adult, depending on your strengths)Sound understanding of NDIS frameworks and documentation requirementsExcellent communication and mentoring skills — you genuinely enjoy developing othersOrganised, calm under pressure, and able to keep a team running smoothlyCurrent Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicleNDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)Australian working rightsWhat's on offerCompetitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus vehicle/travel allowance12-month fixed-term contract — a defined runway to gain leadership experience or take a considered career break from permanent commitmentEstablished, supportive team with warm handover from the outgoing Team LeaderDirect access to practice owners for support and clinical discussionGenuine autonomy to lead the team in your own styleProfessional development support during the contractFlexibility around start date and working arrangementWell-serviced patch — the Hills District is a beautiful part of Sydney to spend your working days inThis role is being managed exclusively by Mediix Recruitment. For a confidential conversation about the position please reach out to ania@mediix.com.au
Senior Speech Pathologist / Team Leader — Community | Sydney Hills District | 12-Month Parental Leave Cover
We're partnering with a well-regarded allied health provider in Sydney's Hills District to appoint a Senior Speech Pathologist / Team Leader on a 12-month parental leave contract.
This is a genuine step up for a mid-to-senior speech pathologist with community experience who's ready to lead a team without committing to a permanent role — or for a current Team Leader looking for a change of scene with a defined 12-month runway.
You'll take over an established, well-functioning team and a warm handover from the outgoing Team Leader, so you're set up to hit the ground running rather than building from scratch.
About the role
Leading a small team of community speech pathologists delivering in-home, in-school and on-site therapy across the Hills District and surrounding suburbs. You'll split your time between clinical work and team leadership — the balance is flexible depending on your strengths and the team's needs during the contract.
Typical caseload spans paediatric and adult community work — early intervention, school-age language and literacy, AAC, feeding, adult neurogenic communication and swallowing, and NDIS participants across the lifespan.
Your remit will cover:
- Day-to-day leadership, support and mentoring of the community speech pathology team
- Clinical supervision and case discussions
- Managing team caseload allocation, scheduling and workflow
- Onboarding and inducting any new team members during the contract
- Maintaining clinical standards, documentation quality and NDIS compliance
- Liaising with referrers, GPs, schools, aged care facilities and NDIS support coordinators
- A clinical caseload of your own (proportion negotiable)
- Reporting to and working closely with the practice owners
About you
- SPA-eligible / Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a minimum of 4–5 years' post-graduate experience (more welcome)
- Prior community or mobile speech pathology experience is essential
- Previous team leadership, senior clinician or clinical supervisor experience preferred — or a strong senior clinician ready to step up
- Confident across a mixed caseload (paediatric and/or adult, depending on your strengths)
- Sound understanding of NDIS frameworks and documentation requirements
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills — you genuinely enjoy developing others
- Organised, calm under pressure, and able to keep a team running smoothly
- Current Australian driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Australian working rights
What's on offer
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience, plus vehicle/travel allowance
- 12-month fixed-term contract — a defined runway to gain leadership experience or take a considered career break from permanent commitment
- Established, supportive team with warm handover from the outgoing Team Leader
- Direct access to practice owners for support and clinical discussion
- Genuine autonomy to lead the team in your own style
- Professional development support during the contract
- Flexibility around start date and working arrangement
- Well-serviced patch — the Hills District is a beautiful part of Sydney to spend your working days in
This role is being managed exclusively by Mediix Recruitment. For a confidential conversation about the position please reach out to ania@mediix.com.au
