​New Graduate Speech Pathologist

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Employment type: full-time equivalent (76 hours per fortnight, not inclusive of lunch breaks).

Location: Bite & Babble + outreach as required.

Award: Health Professionals and Support Services Award.

Purpose of the Role

 

The New Graduate Speech Pathologist will provide high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services to children and adolescents across a variety of settings, including in the clinic, school and community environments. The role

supports clients and their families to achieve their communication, feeding and participation goals, with a focus on neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred practice.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver individualised therapy for a mixed paediatric and adolescent caseload.

• Provide intervention across a range of practice areas, including speech, language, AAC, feeding and orofacial myofunctional therapy.

• Manage an allocated caseload from commencement (4 face to face clients per day with gradual increase to 5), with ongoing supervision and support.

• Collaborate with families, educators and other professionals to promote functional outcomes.

• Complete documentation, reports, and correspondence in line with Speech Pathology Australia medico-legal requirements.

• Participate in case discussions, professional learning, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Travel to outreach locations as required (mileage reimbursed in accordance with clinic policy).

• Contributing to clinic marketing initiatives, including social media and community engagement.

• Undertaking other duties as reasonably directed by the Clinic Director.

 

Supervision and Professional Development Schedule

• Fortnightly, 1:1 supervision with Senior Speech Pathologist.

• Fortnightly new graduate group supervision with Senior Speech Pathologist.

• Fortnightly external group supervision with an experienced external supervisor.

• Participation in Bite & Babble’s New Graduate Program.

• Three paid professional development days per calendar year for in-house professional development.

• Access to unpaid external PD opportunities with pre-approval.

 

Performance Expectations

• Maintain a staggered, clinical load of 4 face to face billable hours per day, transitioning to 5 by the end of Term 2, or sooner if reasonably requested.

• Complete administrative tasks and documentation within required timeframes. Reports to be completed within 4 weeks of request and notes to be completed within 48 hours of session.

• Uphold all of Bite & Babble’s policies and procedures, including privacy and confidentiality requirements and code of conduct.

 

Employment Conditions and Benefits

• 4 weeks paid annual leave + 10 days personal/carer’s leave (pro rata).

• Long service leave, parental leave, domestic violence leave, and compassionate leave in line with NES.

• Administrative support to maximise clinical time.

• Flexible working hours within operational needs.

• Work laptop provided.

• Time in lieu for approved overtime.

• Paid CPR and flu vaccination (optional).

• Team bonding days and social events.

• Remuneration will be aligned with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award (2020) and commensurate with skills and experience.

 

Essential Requirements

• Eligible for registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

• Valid Working With Children Check (NSW).

 

At Bite & Babble, we are passionate about creating a supportive space where New Graduates can learn, grow and thrive in their career. Let this be your most empowered career yet!

 

SPEECH PATHOLOGY ASSISTANT (ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT)

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Employment type: Casual, 1-2 days per week (dependant on caseload)

Location: Bite & Babble + outreach as required.

Award: Health Professionals and Support Services Award.

 

Purpose of the Role

The Allied Health Assistant (AHA) will support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based speech pathology services for children and adolescents across clinic, school, and community settings. Working under the guidance and supervision of a Speech Pathologist, the AHA will implement individualised therapy programs, assist with resource preparation, and help promote functional communication, feeding, and participation outcomes for clients and their families.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group therapy sessions (2–5 clients per standard shift) following programs developed and monitored by a supervising Speech Pathologist.

• Deliver therapy across a range of practice areas, including speech, language, AAC, feeding, and orofacial myofunctional therapy, using a neurodiversity- affirming and family-centred approach.

• Create and prepare therapy materials, visual supports, and home practice resources to support client programs.

• Adapt resources to meet individual learning styles, developmental stages, and cultural needs.

• Liaise with supervising Speech Pathologists regarding client progress, challenges, and therapy adjustments.

• Communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and educators to support therapy carryover and generalisation.

• Accurately record session notes and data within clinic documentation systems within 48 hours of service delivery.

• Assist with preparation and organisation of clinic spaces, resources, and equipment.

• Participate in case discussions, staff meetings, and team bonding activities.

• Contribute to clinic culture, marketing initiatives, and community engagement events.

• Undertake additional tasks as reasonably directed by the supervising Speech Pathologist or Clinic Director.

 

Supervision and Professional Development Schedule

• Fortnightly, 1:1 supervision with Senior Speech Pathologist.

• Monthly external group supervision with an experienced external supervisor (if available).

• Participation in Bite & Babble’s professional development days (3 per calendar year).

• Monthly team meetings.

 

Performance Expectations

• Conduct two (2) to five (5) client therapy sessions per standard shift, as allocated by the supervising Speech Pathologist.

• Prepare therapy resources to support client programs and clinic needs.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation:

  • Session notes completed within 48 hours of service delivery.

  • Data collection maintained during sessions and shared with the supervising Speech Pathologist.

• Adhere to all Bite & Babble policies and procedures, including privacy, confidentiality, and code of conduct.

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and a supportive approach with clients, families, and colleagues.

 

Employment Conditions and Benefits

• Employment type: Casual Allied Health Assistant.

• Hours of work: Flexible, with rostered shifts as required (2–5 clients per standard shift, with additional time allocated for resource development and documentation).

• Supervision and support: Ongoing supervision from a Speech Pathologist, plus access to team training and development opportunities.

• Work settings: Clinic, schools, childcare, preschools, and community environments.

• Travel: May be required to attend outreach locations; mileage reimbursed in accordance with clinic policy.

 

Other benefits:

• Administrative support to maximise time with clients and resource creation.

• Flexible shifts to support work-life balance.

• Participation in staff professional development and team bonding events.

• Supportive, neurodiversity-affirming workplace culture.

 

Essential requirements:

• Valid Working with Children’s Check (NSW).

• Currently enrolled in a University Speech Pathology degree (undergraduate or postgraduate.

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If you are interested in the role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a short cover letter to hello@biteandbabble.com.au, or contact us on 0480 595 945 if you’d like to chat more about the role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Alternatively, fill in the form below.