Speech Pathologist

Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

Scope has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to work within our Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre. The Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre (CIRC) is a nationally recognised leader in capacity building for people with communication disability and/or low literacy, operating for 20+ years. We enrich lives by creating supportive, connected and inclusive communities, where everyone has a voice and is heard. CIRC employs a diverse, multidisciplinary team including people with disability, speech pathologists, access consultants, educators, and project managers.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Develop materials and information on AAC, Accessible Information and Communication Access on a variety of platforms if required
• Implementing a range of CIRC projects and services including non-electronic communication aids, Key Word Sign (KWS) activities, Accessible Information, Communication Access services, training and advice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Deliver services to a range of customers and stakeholders nationally to improve the access and inclusion of people with communication access needs
• Deliver quality services to external customers in adherence to the quoted amount/hours allocated
• Provide expert advice and quality services across education and capacity building services &/or communication products and resources services

• Demonstrated knowledge of comprehensive Augmentative & Alternative (AAC) systems and multi-modal communication. 
• A demonstrated ability in providing training to a range of communication partners, both in person and online 
• An understanding and sensitivity to the rights and dignity of people with disabilities in line with current legislation
• Works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including stakeholders with diverse communication preferences. 
• Ability to work positively and creatively in a changing environment that is experiencing rapid growth.
• Proven ability to assume responsibility and be self-directed and operate independently but also to take instruction
• Develops the skills and confidence of others; role modelling self-reflection and a commitment to learning and growth. 
• Role models critical thinking, resilience, courage and flexibility in seeing initiatives through to completion.  

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of speech pathology services within the disability, human services or community sector
• Experience in working and/or supporting people with disabilities and communication access requirements
• Familiarity with and experience supporting individuals to access a range of AAC tools (non-electronic and electronic)
• Current certified practising speech pathologist membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology with at least four years clinical experience with children or adults in a range of models of service provision, particularly with people with complex communication needs.
• Working in a disability service provider organisation, you will also require:
  • An NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current Working with Children check
  • If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required
  • Must satisfy all visa requirements for working in Australia.
  • Driver’s license (required for all roles where there is a requirement to travel to deliver services)

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date. To avoid missing out apply now.

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At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform.  You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

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Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careers@scopeaust.org.au

Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements. 

Position Description

Advertised: 04 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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