Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 6,000 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our 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 services for 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.
Job Description
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.
Novita’s Speech Pathologist Assistive Technology will have 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 that’s 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 PathologistAssistive 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 client’s 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 Pathologists under 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 Novita’s commitments to tertiary student education and, where appropriate, be directly involved in student supervision.
Desired Skills and Experience
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
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll 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 $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. 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 0437 522 557 or mandy.whitehead@novita.org.au
Applications close Sunday 27th 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.