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Speech Pathology Careers at Plena Healthcare

Explore flexible Speech Pathology opportunities across Australia with Plena Healthcare. Deliver meaningful care where it matters most, helping older Australians maintain their independence and quality of life.

Why We Love What We Do

Our Plena Speech Pathologists are out in the community every day, visiting clients in private homes, retirement villages, and residential aged care facilities. We are passionate about helping older adults achieve meaningful communication and swallowing outcomes, supporting people living with neurological conditions, recovering from stroke, and age-related decline.

Connection is key and our team work alongside clients to enhance speech, language, voice, memory, and safe eating and drinking skills. Through personalised therapy, communication strategies, mealtime safety recommendations, texture modification guidance, and education. In doing so, we help people maintain their independence, confidence, and quality of life.

As Plena Speech Pathologist you will thrive in creating key relationships with your clients, not only improving swallowing safety and communication, but their quality of life for maximum impact. 

How We Support You

At Plena Healthcare, we genuinely prioritise work-life balance and flexibility. With no set start or finish times or structured clinic hours, you’re autonomous in your delivery. You choose the hours you want to work (full time/part time), set your schedule, and manage your day in a way that works for you. 

You’ll thrive in a positive, supportive environment led by clinicians who understand your role. Our leadership team are practicing Speech Pathologists who provide ongoing clinical and professional support. 

We are committed to setting you up for success by covering travel and equipment costs through Plena, providing extensive administrative support, offering team catch-ups and collaboration days, and supporting aged care specialisation, because we believe fulfilling careers are built on strong support systems and we are passionate about helping you create a meaningful, sustainable career.

Professional Development and Industry Connection

Every Plena Speech Pathologist receives access to paid CPD allowance ($500 pro-rata), paired with frequent internal professional development sessions, workshops, and team learning opportunities. We encourage development aligned with your clinical interests and career goals.

Whether you’re interested in: 

  • Voice therapy programs such as Speak Out 
  • Expanding your dysphagia diagnostic expertise
  • Completing specialty courses through Speech Pathology Australia
  • Learning more about MND through professional development offered by MND Australia

 

In addition, you’ll benefit from: 

  • Ongoing mentoring and structured clinical guidance
  • Cross-training days with multidisciplinary team members
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities

Join a team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and the work you do makes a genuine difference every day.

Career Development Pathways for Speech Pathologists

At Plena, you won’t be “just another graduate.” You’ll be part of a caring, connected team where your development is a genuine priority. 

We are proud to provide supervision levels that exceed Speech Pathology Australia recommendations.  At Plena Healthcare, you won’t just have a job, you’ll have a supported, flexible, and purpose-driven career where your clinical expertise in communication and swallowing truly enriches lives.

 

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Plena Perks

We offer regular ongoing professional development with our industry leading learning platform, supporting you to meet your CPD obligations. You take the driver’s seat with access to hundreds of courses tailored for you. These sessions are face to face and online.

Work Life Balance

Flexible schedules to suit you.

Our efficient rostering practices schedule dedicated time for paperwork and administration, allowing you to focus on clinical work, minimising time on the road.

 

Treasure Chest Fund

We like to spread joy!

 

We will give you money to spend on brightening the day of one of your clients!

1:1 Mentoring

Ongoing mentoring and advice

All of our team members receive, Plena Healthcare offers a unique one-on-one mentoring program with industry leaders. This program supports wellbeing and personal development.

Professional Development Budget

We want to invest in YOU!

 

We will give you an annual allowance of $500 towards your learning and development.

Fitness Passport

We care about your wellbeing

you and your family can enjoy unlimited entry to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness centers close to home – all under one discounted membership.

Shine Days

Opportunities to recharge

 

 

Access an extra day of leave each quarter to recharge and bring energy to your role.

Meet our Speech Pathology Team

We are proudly one of the largest Speech Pathology teams in Australia. United by our shared purpose, dedication and quality clinical care, and sharing knowledge. 

As a national team of over 70 podiatrists, with strong local ties in QLD, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA, ACT, we make it a priority to come together often, celebrate our successes, and strengthen our connections with one another.

Follow us on LinkedIn to get to know our bigger team from our other Modalities and see what we’re all about!

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