Speech Pathologist

Empowering Voices at Aruma!

• Location: Bayswater/ Bundoora VIC | Armidale / Tamworth / Glen Innes / Forbes / Parkes / Ballina / Lismore / Alstonville / Newcastle NSW | Brisbane / Windsor / Gold Coast / Beenleigh QLD
• Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time

Are you passionate about giving people the tools to communicate, connect, and live their best lives? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities? At Aruma, we believe in the power of communication to transform lives, and we’re looking for a Speech Pathologist who shares that belief!

Why Aruma?

Aruma is a values-driven organisation committed to supporting individuals with disabilities to live life on their own terms. As part of our dedicated Therapeutics Team, you’ll work with people who inspire you every day and have the chance to create meaningful change. You’ll bring your expertise, and we’ll provide the environment to help you thrive.

What you’ll do:

• Provide direct and consultative services to adults and children with disabilities, along with their families and supporters.
• Conduct dynamic assessments and prescribe equipment using diverse tools and approaches.
• Design individualised, flexible therapy plans focused on personal goals and clear outcomes.
• Assist individuals and families in identifying priorities and achieving their goals through informed decisions.
• Collaborate with other Allied Health professionals to deliver multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary care.
• Deliver services in alignment with NDIS requirements.
• Work independently, exercising judgment on routine matters; seek supervision for complex tasks.
• Participate in professional development, workplace education, and mentoring sessions.
• Contribute to the evaluation and refinement of guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise Allied Health Assistants and discipline-specific students as needed.
• Attend and contribute to team and discipline-specific meetings.
• Maintain thorough documentation of assessments, interventions, and therapy reports, in line with best practices.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with stakeholders and the local disability sector.

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified Speech Pathologist (Bachelor or Master’s in Speech Pathology) with current SPA registration.
• Demonstrated experience in working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a therapeutic setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for making a difference.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on best practices in speech pathology.
• Willingness to embrace diversity and work in a culturally sensitive, neurodiversity- affirming way.
• Passionate about human rights and creating positive change.
• Willingness to undergo a Police Check and obtain a Working with Children Check.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a phone and laptop.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to create a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational, clinical, and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: From professional development budgets, social events, Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities, social events, and a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia.

Join Aruma and empower voices that deserve to be heard!

At Aruma, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter to talent@aruma.com.au or camille.singh@aruma.com.au