About the Opportunity

Locations: Maribyrnong (West) or Greensborough (North-East)

Join a well-established early childhood intervention team where clinical reasoning and collaboration sit at the centre of practice.

We’re looking for a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-informed clinical intervention within a transdisciplinary key worker model, supporting young children and their families in everyday environments.

No two days are the same. You will have autonomy to plan and schedule your work in a way that supports families, while maintaining clinical quality and consistency.

What you’ll do

You will:

• Deliver clinical intervention that supports participation in daily routines
• Work with families using a coaching approach to build confidence and capability
• Provide support in home, kindergarten, and community settings
• Apply your discipline knowledge within a shared team model
• Translate assessment and observation into clear, practical strategies
• Contribute to goal setting, review, and ongoing clinical decision making
• Work alongside allied health, educators, and other key people in the child’s life

How we work

• Neuroaffirming and strengths-based
• Transdisciplinary, with shared clinical responsibility
• Joint sessions used to support outcomes and team learning
• Coaching and capacity building alongside direct intervention
• Clinical intervention linked to meaningful participation outcomes
• Family-centred, with a focus on sustainable change within routines

What you’ll find here

• Consistent supervision focused on clinical reasoning and reflection
• Structured professional development
• A team that collaborates openly and shares knowledge
• Flexibility and autonomy in managing your day and caseload

What you bring

• Qualification in Speech Pathology (SPA)
• Experience or interest in early childhood intervention
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to apply this in practice
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• A clear, practical approach to supporting children and families

Screening requirements

• National Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Right to work in Australia

About MCM

MCM is a not-for-profit organisation delivering services across Early Years, Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

We are committed to inclusive, equitable practice and recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens how we support the communities we work with. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our commitment to safety

MCM is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and people with disability. We have zero tolerance for abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability.

All employees are required to:

• Comply with the Child Safe Standards
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful environment
• Meet all organisational screening requirements

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

A position description is attached.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.