Senior Speech Pathologist

General information

Name

Senior Speech Pathologist

Ref #

61892

Date

Monday June 1 2026

Full / Part Time

Full Time

Description & Requirements

At Bupa purpose meets possible. Join us and help shape a future where healthcare is more connected more personal and more human.

Were a global healthcare leader trusted by millions and committed to helping people to live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. Healthcare is changing and so are we. Were investing in more clinics better systems and smarter more connected ways to help our customers. As we continue to expand our services and invest in innovation youll help create a healthcare system that meets people where they are responds to what they need and leaves them better than before.

Here your work has purpose your voice matters and your future is full of possibility.

Bupa recognises the growing need for functional mental health and wellbeing-focused allied health interventions. At Mindplace were committed to bridging the gap in services by developing a national network of clinics focused on mental health rehabilitation and independence in daily living. This network is a key part of our future vision ensuring clients receive high-quality accessible and innovative support when it matters most.

The Senior Speech Pathologist provides advanced evidence-based recovery oriented care within a mental health setting. This role applies high level clinical expertise to manage complex presentations deliver targeted intervention strategies and support individuals to achieve meaningful functional social and personal outcomes. A strong background in paediatric speech pathology is essential with the ability to apply this expertise within a mental health context.

As a key member of the leadership team the position contributes to clinical direction service development and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Mindplace are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary team to develop the service delivery plan for the business across the network

• Role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne and will be a multisite role Fulltime

This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a specialised service across our network. Youll have the chance to establish your professional contribution deliver meaningful client outcomes across multiple locations and virtual settings and play a key role in driving service quality innovation and clinical governance. As the service expands and demand grows youll help influence the future direction of your discipline while supporting mentoring and developing clinicians across the organisation.

As the Senior Speech Pathologist at Mindplace you will play a pivotal role in delivering high quality evidence-based care to support clients in improving their mental health daily functioning and overall wellbeing. This is a patient facing clinical role working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges psychosocial disability and functional limitations.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities you will be an integral member of the leadership team supporting the strategic direction of the service guiding clinical practice and contributing to the ongoing development and quality of care across the multidisciplinary team.

In this role youll:

• Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of the multidisciplinary care model in partnership with the Clinical Director Mental Health.
• Oversee clinical service delivery and outcomes measurement to ensure high-quality care and alignment with best practice standards.
• Provide leadership supervision and mentoring to Speech Pathologists Therapy Assistants and allied health staff to support capability and performance.
• Drive quality assurance through audits reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain safe and effective practice.
• Build and maintain strategic professional relationships to support innovation best practice and service growth.
• Contribute to organisational strategy through service development policy design and provision of expert clinical advice to senior stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on clients everyday lives contributing to recovery resilience and long-term wellbeing within a growing supportive multidisciplinary team.

Your Opportunity

Further to our current locations there is future growth as we work towards our goal of 60 Mindplace clinics nationally ensuring access to support across Australia. If youre interested in being a part of the journey now or in the future wed love to hear from you.

So Why Join Us

• Professional development grow with an exciting division of the business.
• Career growth as we expand youll have new opportunities internally.
• Solid client base access a consistent flow of clients via our referral networks.
• Financial security employee engagement and systems ensure reliable scheduling.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork collaborate with Psychologists BSPs EPs and more.
• Flexibility well work with your schedule for real work/life balance.

About You

Were seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist with:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and unrestricted registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 5 years of current clinical experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) in line with professional standards.
• Strong clinical reasoning critical analysis and professional judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare setting with an interest in mental health practice.

Join us and be part of an organisation thats fully committed to making a difference. Lets build the future of allied health together. Ready to lead change

Apply now or email our Talent Acquisition Partner Jacob Farrell () for any questions about how you can help shape the future of health services with us.

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Here at Bupa your wellbeing identity and personal story are respected and valued. We are committed to building diverse teams that are reflective of the communities we serve and fostering a fair and inclusive workplace free from discrimination bullying and harassment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples veterans people with disabilities and LGBTQIA applicants and are dedicated to removing barriers to participation.

To learn more about working at Bupa please visit our website: Location

Sydney Office

Recruiter

Jacob Murray Firch Farrell

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1