We are looking for a dedicated Graduate Speech Pathologist to join our passionate multidisciplinary team. This role is ideal for an early-career clinician who wants strong support, structured supervision and the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
You’ll support a diverse range of clients, including children with speech and language disorders, stuttering, literacy difficulties, social communication needs, feeding challenges and everything in between.
This is a permanent, full-time role based in our fully equipped and well-resourced clinic in Springwood, QLD. Flexible work-from-home opportunities are also available for report writing and session preparation.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy to infants, children and adolescents.
- Conduct assessments using tools such as CELF-5 and PLS-5, and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Write NDIS reports as needed.
- Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of Psychologists and Occupational Therapists.
- Create engaging, play-based therapy sessions and contribute to program and resource development.
- Provide therapy in-clinic.
- Write high-quality reports and manage your caseload effectively.
- Commit to ongoing professional learning and best-practice approaches.
- Follow clinic policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Experience with, or a strong interest in, developmental conditions such as Autism and ADHD, as well as speech and language conditions including feeding, swallowing, literacy and articulation.
- Familiarity with NDIS and Medicare systems.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development and school support systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, First Aid Certificate and Driver’s Licence, or willingness to obtain.
- Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work visa with unrestricted work rights.
What We Offer
At our well-established private practice, we are real, we are human, and everyone matters. You’ll be part of a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming team where growth, connection and work-life balance are priorities.
- Competitive salary and stability: Secure a consistent weekly paycheck, plus paid leave and benefits. No stress over fluctuating bookings, just financial peace of mind.
- Full admin support: We handle diary management and payment processing, so you can focus on your clients and professional development.
- Flexibility and work-life balance: Choose your schedule with manageable KPIs depending on your experience and pay expectations.
- Established referral network: A steady caseload with clients matched to your expertise and passion.
- Ongoing learning and support: Monthly whole-team meetings with Speech, Occupational Therapy and Psychology, plus a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- A beautiful work environment: Newly renovated clinic, sensory gym, staff breakout area, library and secure parking, with access to a gym and sauna.
- A fun, supportive culture: Connect with your team over lunch, foosball, arcade games, social events and team hangouts throughout the year.
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, marshmallows, biscuits and plenty of treats are provided.
- Birthday cake on us, because you deserve to be celebrated.
Professional Development
We strongly believe in investing in our early-career clinicians. During your first year in the New Graduate program, you’ll receive structured support to continue developing your skills and confidence.
- External supervision: Approximately fortnightly supervision with a paid external Senior Speech and Language Therapist of your choice for 12 months, including approximately 20 sessions up to the value of $230 per session.
- In-house peer supervision: Fortnightly in-house peer supervision with our Speech and Language Pathologist.
- Higher first-year PD budget: An additional professional development budget of up to $2,000 FTE during your first 12 months, plus up to 4 days of additional PD leave on top of annual and sick leave.
Caseload and Clinical Resources
Your caseload will be busy, but manageable. We schedule administration time directly into your calendar so you can stay prepared, complete reports and keep notes up to date.
- A comprehensive library of templates, speech and language tools, clinical resources and an iPad.
- A well-stocked games room, dedicated speech resources and assessment kits.
- A fully equipped sensory gym.
- Basement parking.
- Regular team events, including past events such as dessert masterclasses, Thai cooking classes, team retreats, escape rooms, paint and sip, bridge climbs, movie nights, takeaway lunches and team potlucks.
- Coffee, hot chocolate, tea and plenty of treats to keep you going.