Graduate Speech Pathologist

About the role

A private practice in Springwood, Queensland is looking for a dedicated Graduate Speech Pathologist to join its multidisciplinary team. The role suits an early-career clinician who wants strong support, structured supervision and the chance to help children and their families. It is a permanent, full-time position in a well-equipped clinic, with flexible work-from-home options for report writing and session preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based speech and language therapy to infants, children and adolescents
• Assess clients using tools such as CELF-5 and PLS-5 and write comprehensive reports
• Write NDIS reports as needed
• Collaborate with psychologists and occupational therapists
• Create play-based therapy sessions and help develop programs and resources
• Provide therapy in the clinic and manage your caseload
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and follow clinic policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia
• Interest in developmental conditions such as autism and ADHD, and speech and language conditions including feeding, swallowing, literacy and articulation
• Familiarity with NDIS and Medicare systems
• Knowledge of early childhood development and school support systems
• Blue Card, NDIS worker screening, police check, first aid certificate and driver's licence, or willingness to obtain them
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid work visa with unrestricted work rights

What we offer

• Salary of $80,000 - $95,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
• Weekly pay, paid leave and benefits, with a stable caseload and referral network
• Admin support for diary management and payments
• Flexible schedule with manageable KPIs
• First-year support: fortnightly external supervision with a paid senior therapist and in-house peer supervision
• Additional professional development budget of up to $2,000 FTE and up to 4 extra days of PD leave in the first year
• Renovated clinic, sensory gym, games room, library, staff area and basement parking
• Team events, food and drinks, birthday cake and a neurodivergent-affirming culture