# Speech Pathologist > Hearth Support Services · Glen Iris, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-09 **Salary:** AUD 90,000–120,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Allied Health ## Description **Speech Pathologist – Relocate to Melbourne, Australia** **Ready for a fresh start in Melbourne?** **Make the move—your next chapter starts here.** Are you a Speech Pathologist thinking about your next career and lifestyle move? Imagine joining a team that: • Genuinely values collaboration, support, and growth • Helps you balance work, life, and what matters most • Meaningful, purpose-led work where you can make a real impact • Offers $90,000-$120,000 + generous PD budget ($2000 per year) • Provides relocation assistance (discussed individually) • Opens the door to adventure, professional growth and vibrant life in one of Australia’s most exciting cities. …then Hearth could be exactly what you’re looking for. **Why Melbourne & Why Hearth?** At Hearth, we’re passionate about helping people with disability live the life they want – and we want the same for our people. Based in Melbourne, we’re a trusted NDIS-registered provider known for high-quality support, clinical excellence, and an innovative, person-centred approach. When you join Hearth, you become part of a team that genuinely cares about our clients, our communities, and each other. You’ll work alongside like-minded, values-driven professionals who are committed to learning, sharing expertise, and supporting each other to grow. We’re now seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health team – a great opportunity if you’re considering relocating from New Zealand to build your career and life in Melbourne. **About the Role** As a Senior Speech Pathologist at Hearth, you will: • Manage a diverse NDIS caseload across a variety of disabilities • Work with children (9+) and adults in homes, schools, and community settings • Support clients with AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and PBS Practitioners • Provide supervision and mentoring to early-career Speech Pathologists • Support quality practice improvement and contribute to broader clinical projects **Why You’ll Love Working at Hearth** We know clinicians do their best work when they feel supported, connected, and valued. **At Hearth you’ll enjoy:** • Exceptional team culture – supportive, down-to-earth, and values-led • Multidisciplinary team environment – collaborate, learn and problem-solve together • Meaningful work – support people with disability to live the life they want • Professional development and supervision – ongoing mentoring, external supervision, and learning opportunities • Generous PD support – $2,000 PD budget + 5 CPD days per year (pro rata) • Realistic KPIs & manageable caseloads – designed to support quality practice • Flexible work options – hybrid arrangements to support balance and wellbeing • Positive, connected workplace – social events, team building and wellbeing activities • Relocation assistance – support for relocating to Melbourne can be discussed with shortlisted candidates Our culture is built on our values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Dependability and Brilliance – and you’ll see them lived in how we work every day. **What You’ll Bring** • Degree in Speech Pathology (Bachelor or Master’s) • 3 or more years of experience (preferred) • Experience in the disability and/or community sector (preferred) • Skills in AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, and complex communication needs • Strong communication and relationship-building skills • A collaborative, team-focused approach and comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment • A positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) (or eligibility to obtain) **Current or able to obtain:** • NDIS Worker Screening Check • Working with Children Check (Victoria) • Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle At Hearth, you’ll find a place where you can grow your career, share your expertise, and feel proud of the difference you make every day. **Ready to Make the Move?** If you’re a NZ-based clinician who is: • Passionate about meaningful, person-centred practice • Keen to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team • Ready to explore a new life and career in Melbourne …we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your cover letter and CV, or contact Cassie Kenyon, General Manager Allied Health, at cassie.kenyon@hearthaustralia.com.au for a confidential conversation about the role, the team, and what relocating to Melbourne with Hearth could look like for you. ## Apply [Apply at Hearth Support Services](https://apply.workable.com/hearth-support-services/j/C166CBFDCE/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)