Join Our Team at Sunshine Speech & Allied Health

At Sunshine Speech & Allied Health, we’re more than just a clinic -we’re a team committed to helping clients and families thrive. We value collaboration, flexibility, and evidence-based practice, and we’re looking for motivated people to join us.

Be part of a supportive, passionate, and community-focused allied health team.

We’re Hiring: Administration Assistant / Receptionist

Permanent Part-Time | Wednesday - Friday | Ballina, NSW

Sunshine Speech & Allied Health is looking for a warm, organised and proactive Administration Assistant/Receptionist to join our growing multidisciplinary allied health clinic.

This is a permanent part-time position working three days per week - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful applicant will play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for our clients and families while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the clinic.

About Sunshine Speech & Allied Health

Sunshine Speech & Allied Health is a locally owned multidisciplinary clinic in Ballina providing Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services to children, adolescents and adults.

Our team is passionate about providing client-centred, neurodiversity-affirming and relationship-focused care. We pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members feel valued and connected.

About the Role

The Administration Assistant/Receptionist will be one of the first points of contact for our clients, families and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Welcoming clients and families to the clinic

  • Answering phone calls, emails and general enquiries

  • Scheduling and managing client appointments

  • Supporting client intake and onboarding processes

  • Processing payments and assisting with invoicing

  • Managing referrals, service agreements and client documentation

  • Communicating with families, clinicians, schools, support coordinators and other providers

  • Maintaining accurate and confidential client records

  • Supporting general clinic administration and daily operations

  • Assisting the Clinic and Operations Manager and Directors as required

  • Helping maintain a welcoming, organised and professional reception and clinic environment

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with clients and families

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail

  • Able to manage competing priorities in a busy clinic environment

  • Reliable, proactive and willing to take initiative

  • Calm and professional when responding to sensitive or challenging situations

  • Comfortable using practice management systems, email and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

  • Committed to maintaining privacy and confidentiality

  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Previous experience in reception, administration, healthcare, disability or allied health would be highly regarded but is not essential for the right person.

Experience with the NDIS, Medicare, private health insurance or allied health practice management software would also be advantageous.

Essential Requirements

The successful applicant will be required to:

  • Hold or obtain a current Working with Children Check

  • Hold or obtain a current National Police Check

  • Have full Australian working rights

  • Be available to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  • Complete relevant child safety, privacy and workplace training

What We Offer

  • An above-award hourly rate, plus superannuation

  • A permanent part-time position with consistent working days

  • A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team

  • Comprehensive onboarding, training and ongoing support

  • A positive, inclusive and neurodiversity-affirming workplace

  • Opportunities to develop your skills as the clinic continues to grow

  • A meaningful role supporting children, adults and families within the local community

Position Details

Position: Administration Assistant / ReceptionistEmployment type: Permanent part-timeWorking days: Wednesday, Thursday and FridayLocation: Sunshine Speech & Allied Health, Ballina NSWCommencement date: To be negotiated

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining:

  • Your relevant experience

  • Why you would like to join Sunshine Speech & Allied Health

  • Your availability to work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  • The strengths you would bring to the role

Applications can be sent to lucie@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au with the subject line:

Application – Administration Assistant / Receptionist

Sunshine Speech & Allied Health values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.

We’re Hiring: Speech Pathologist, Ballina NSW

Ballina, NSW | Full-time or Part-time (min. 3 days/week) | Clinic-based + community opportunities

At Sunshine Speech & Allied Health, we’re not just filling roles we’re building a team of clinicians who want to do meaningful, high-quality work and be supported to grow into exceptional practitioners.

In under two years, SSAH has become one of the Northern Rivers’ most recognised and progressive allied health providers. We’re known for our relationship-driven, neuro-affirming approach and our commitment to both client outcomes and clinician wellbeing.

We’re currently looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our team - whether you’re a new graduate looking for strong mentorship or an experienced clinician ready for a role that actually supports you.

About the Role

This role can be tailored to your interests and strengths:

  • Work with paediatric clients, adults, or a mixed caseload

  • Deliver therapy across clinic, community, and group settings

  • Provide support across areas including:

    • Speech sound disorders

    • Language development

    • AAC (including high-tech systems)

    • Social communication

    • Feeding and swallowing (if within scope/interests)

You’ll be supported to work in a way that aligns with best practice and your clinical values - not forced into a rigid or outdated model.

Why Join SSAH?

We’ve intentionally built a workplace that supports both clinical excellence and sustainability.

What you’ll gain:

  • Above-award salary with a clear internal pay progression framework

  • Bi-annual performance reviews linked to pay progression and career growth

  • Structured mentorship and supervision (tailored to your experience level)

  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

  • A genuinely supportive, down-to-earth team culture

  • A neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach to therapy

  • Flexibility in caseload design (paeds, adults, or mixed)

  • A beautiful, purpose-designed clinic space in Ballina

Why Ballina?

Located in the Northern Rivers, Ballina offers an incredible lifestyle - think beaches, community, and a slower pace, without compromising on professional opportunity.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Is a qualified Speech Pathologist

  • Is passionate about evidence-based, person-centred care

  • Values connection, collaboration, and continuous learning

  • Wants to be part of a team that is growing with intention

Apply Now

If this sounds like the kind of place you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK or email us directly at hello@sunshinespeechalliedhealth.com.au
Want to learn more? Reach out for a confidential chat 02 6610 9200

Why Join Us?

Integrative, inclusive and compassionate allied-health - empowering communication and participation across the lifespan.

Sunshine Speech & Allied Health is a vibrant, multidisciplinary clinic based in Ballina on the NSW North Coast. We provide evidence-based Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy for children, teens and adults. Our practice steps away from a deficit model - we’re client-centred, strength-based, relationship-focused and proudly neurodiversity-affirming.

Our team supports a wide range of needs, including speech sound disorders (e.g., CAS), language and literacy, AAC, paediatric feeding, social communication, sensory regulation and complex disability. We work closely with families, educators, support workers and broader MDTs to create practical, functional supports that fit real life.

At Sunshine Speech, culture matters. We value kindness, clinical excellence and curiosity. Clinicians are backed by thoughtful systems, warm admin support and regular supervision - with time for learning, reflective practice and peer collaboration. You’ll find a diverse caseload, purposeful resources and a leadership team committed to sustainable workloads, quality care and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about making meaningful impact in a coastal regional community - and you value evidence-based practice delivered with humanity - you’ll feel at home here.