Speech Pathologist - Hybrid/ Independent Contractor | Adelaide

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Contractor/ Temporary

Working setting: Hybrid

Salary offer: $80 – $120 per hour

Location: Hindmarsh

About the company:

Our client is a growing allied health provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services to NDIS participants across Adelaide. They are passionate about empowering individuals to build independence, improve communication, and achieve meaningful outcomes in everyday life.

Their team culture is supportive, flexible, and built on trust. Therapists are given the autonomy to manage their own schedules and work in a way that suits their lifestyle, without the pressure of strict KPIs. With strong administrative and operational support provided behind the scenes, clinicians can focus on what they do best—supporting their clients.

About the role: 

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the team as an Independent Contractor. In this hybrid role, you will work with NDIS participants across a variety of ages and presentations, providing assessments, intervention, reporting, and collaborative support to help clients achieve their goals.

You will have the flexibility to work from home, in the community, or other suitable environments while managing your own schedule and caseload. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting speech and language assessments
• Delivering evidence-based therapy and interventions
• Preparing clinical reports and recommendations
• Collaborating with participants, families, carers, and other allied health professionals
• Supporting clients to build functional communication and independence

Benefits: 

• Competitive contractor rates of $80 – $120 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Freedom to set your own schedule
• No KPIs or unrealistic performance targets
• Full administrative and intake support provided
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow your caseload with ongoing referrals
• Work-life balance with autonomy and flexibility

To be considered for this opportunity, you will require:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist within NDIS and/or community settings
• Current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) registration
• Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and report-writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
• Valid driver’s licence and comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
• Full Australian working rights
• Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance
• 100 points of identification

Please note: This is an Independent Contractor position. Contractors are responsible for managing their own superannuation, tax obligations, equipment, and associated business expenses.

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