Senior Speech Pathologist (Dysphagia Focus)

Aged Care | Perth Metro WA (South of the River Sites) | Team Lead Opportunity (50/50 Clinical + Leadership)

Mars Healthcare are currently representing a highly regarded aged care provider across multiple Perth Metro sites (South of the River locations) who are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join their multidisciplinary team on a full-time permanent basis only.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong interest in dysphagia management, who is either currently working in a team leader role or looking to step into a position that offers structured leadership responsibilities alongside a strong clinical caseload.

The role is split 50/50 between clinical work and team leadership, making it ideal for someone ready to step up while still maintaining meaningful hands-on patient care.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in supporting aged care residents with communication and swallowing (dysphagia) needs, while also contributing to team leadership and service development.
You will:

• Manage a dysphagia-focused clinical caseload within aged care
• Conduct assessments and develop individualised management plans
• Support residents with communication and swallowing disorders
• Provide clinical guidance and leadership support to the team
• Contribute to service delivery, quality improvement and team development
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary aged care environment

About You

• Degree in Speech Pathology and current SPA registration
• Strong experience in dysphagia management (essential)
• Previous team leader experience OR readiness to step into leadership
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary aged care setting
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Influenza vaccination
• Full Australian working rights (sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Full-time permanent role only (no part-time option available)
• Opportunities across South of the River Perth Metro sites
• Structured 50/50 clinical and leadership split
• Clear pathway into clinical leadership development
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Supportive and collaborative aged care environment
• Opportunity to specialise further in dysphagia and complex aged care presentations

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Speech Pathologist looking to step into or further develop leadership experience, while maintaining a strong clinical focus in dysphagia within aged care.
You'll have the chance to influence service delivery, support team development and continue hands-on clinical practice in a meaningful way.

If you're ready for a full-time leadership and clinical role across South of the River Perth Metro sites, apply now or contact Mike Kuczer mike.kuczer@marsrecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.