NDIS Speech Pathologist Jobs in Western Sydney

Western Sydney’s large NDIS population includes many families looking for speech therapy close to home. Join Solotude to be found by participants, families and support coordinators in Western Sydney, and keep 100% of your hourly rate.

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Figures from NDIA public data at 30 June 2026 and the NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27.

NDIS demand in Western Sydney

  • 28,271 NDIS participants live in the Western Sydney service district, up 6% in a year, with about 36,900 projected by 2035.
  • Blacktown has 12,770 participants, more than any other council area in Sydney. Cumberland has 6,024, Parramatta 5,217 and Penrith 8,427.
  • The 10 biggest providers receive only 13% of NDIS payments in the district, so most support is delivered by smaller providers.
  • Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengers on 25 October 2026, adding to growth across the region.

Where you’ll find work

Participants post jobs and search for speech pathologists across Western Sydney, including Parramatta, Westmead, Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Penrith, St Marys, Merrylands, Auburn, Seven Hills and Granville. Set your service area on your profile and you’ll show up in local searches.

What you can charge

You set your own rate. For NDIS-funded supports, these are the 2026-27 price limits that apply in Sydney:

Support Line item Price limit
Speech pathology, direct service 15_622_0128_1_3 $193.99
Telehealth and non-face-to-face 15_622_0128_1_3_TH / _NF $193.99
NDIA requested reports 15_622_0128_1_3_RR $193.99
Provider travel 15_622_0128_1_3_PT $97.00

Autism is the most common primary disability on the NDIS, and many families are looking for speech pathologists for communication, AAC and mealtime support.

What you need to get started

  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia, which the NDIS requires for therapy funding.
  • Add your membership to your Solotude profile so participants and coordinators can see it.
  • An ABN to invoice participants and plan managers.
  • NDIS registration is optional. You only need it to work with agency-managed participants. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can use unregistered providers.

How Solotude gets you work in Western Sydney

  1. Sign up in minutes. No long forms or piles of personal information.
  2. Get verified. We check your identity, ABN and NDIS compliance records, plus any credentials you add, so participants can trust your profile.
  3. Get found and apply for jobs. Participants, families and coordinators in Western Sydney search for you and post jobs you can apply for.
  4. Talk privately. Fast, anonymous in-platform messaging until you both decide to work together.
  5. Keep your full rate. No commission and no booking fees. Plans start from $12 a week, and you can cancel any time.

Run a small business with a team? Your business account is free, and each staff member gets their own profile. See how it works for small businesses.

Common questions

Do I need to be NDIS registered to work as a speech pathologist?

No. Registration is only needed to work with agency-managed participants. Self-managed and plan-managed participants can choose unregistered providers.

What is the NDIS price limit for speech pathologists in 2026-27?

$193.99 an hour for direct therapy in Sydney, with provider travel at up to $97.00 an hour.

Is Solotude only for Western Sydney?

No. We started in Greater Sydney and are expanding Australia-wide. You can set your service area to wherever you work.

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