Speech Pathologist Assistive Technology

Novita provides early intervention rehabilitation therapy assistive technology and disability services to more than 6000 people living with disability as well as support for their families and primary purpose is to enable kids young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.

As a member of the Novita Assistive Technology team you will have the chance to deliver vital servicesfor kids young people and adults as well as their families and carers while working within a multi-disciplinary team. If you are a speech pathologist who is registered with Speech Pathology Australia please contact us now and register your interest.

About the Role

Novita is looking for a passionate and committed Speech Pathologist Assistive Technology who can deliver quality services across the lifespan. This is a full-time position based at our Manton Street office in Hindmarsh. Our Speech Pathologists actively support clinical development through the delivery of our learning program and the provision of clinical supervision to speech pathologists allied health assistants and students.

Novitas Speech Pathologist Assistive Technology willhave access to:

• An opportunity to support the assessment and initial implementation of AAC across a variety of settings and age groups including children adolescents and adults.
• Supervision and support structure thats tailored to your needs.
• Internal and external professional development opportunities.
• A wealth of experience working as a part of our multi-disciplinary team
• Operational support from our Scheduling team who can help with booking clients Novita vehicles and therapeutic resources.
• Flexible working arrangements negotiated to meet your individual needs.

The Speech Pathologist Assistive Technology will undertake the following activities:

• Managing a clinical caseload involving the assessment prescription implementation and evaluation of a range of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) options.
• Selecting applying and evaluating the effectiveness of AAC and their ability to meet clients goals and objectives in line with organisational practice standards.
• Designing and executing AAC interventions under the guidance of experienced clinical staff based on evidence-based practice.
• Providing orientation and performance feedback to Speech Pathologistsunder their supervision.
• Assisting in the delivery of training and education programmes to a range of employees within the organisation and other relevant external organisations.
• Supporting Novitas commitments to tertiary student education and where appropriate be directly involved in student supervision.

About You

Along with Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)as a Speech Pathologist to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Working in the disability sector within an early intervention paediatric or adult setting
• Working with autistic clients and/or clients with a physical disability.
• Experience of assessment and prescription of a range of AAC devices.
• Experience of advocating for the funding of appropriate AAC devices.
• Demonstrated performance in supporting the clinical development of other therapists in their assessment and prescription of AAC.
• High-level skills in assessment clinical recommendation and report writing related to AAC as well as reflective practice.
• A solutions-focused approach to support service and implementation.
• A strong contributor to workplace culture and team morale

Were serious about safeguarding our clients. If you dont have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check well let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Remuneration Package and Benefits

Total remuneration package includes base salary annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15900 of your salary increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses accommodation and venue hire private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.

Apply Now and make a difference!

When you work with Novita you change lives click Apply Now. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying contact Mandy Whitehead on 0 or

Applications close Sunday 27^th July 2025.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.