Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist Relocate to Melbourne Australia

Ready for a fresh start in Melbourne

Make the moveyour 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 $90000-$120000 generous PD budget ($2000 per year)

Provides relocation assistance (discussed individually)

Opens the door to adventure professional growth and vibrant life in one of Australias most exciting cities.

then Hearth could be exactly what youre looking for.

Why Melbourne & Why Hearth

At Hearth were passionate about helping people with disability live the life they want and we want the same for our people. Based in Melbourne were 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. Youll work alongside like-minded values-driven professionals who are committed to learning sharing expertise and supporting each other to grow.

Were now seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health team a great opportunity if youre 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 Youll Love Working at Hearth

We know clinicians do their best work when they feel supported connected and valued.

At Hearth youll 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 $2000 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 youll see them lived in how we work every day.

What Youll Bring

Degree in Speech Pathology (Bachelor or Masters)

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)

Drivers licence and access to a vehicle

At Hearth youll 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 youre 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

wed love to hear from you.

Apply now with your cover letter and CV

or contact Cassie Kenyon General Manager Allied Health at for a confidential conversation about the role the team and what relocating to Melbourne with Hearth could look like for you.