Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist

About the role

A private practice in Springwood, Queensland is looking for an experienced Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join its multidisciplinary team. The role suits a confident clinician who enjoys working with children and families through engaging, evidence-based speech and language therapy. You will work alongside Psychologists, Occupational Therapists and other Speech Pathologists in a compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming clinic, and you will have the chance to mentor junior clinicians and help develop the clinic's speech therapy resources.

Key responsibilities

• Provide engaging, evidence-based speech and language therapy to children and families
• Conduct assessments using tools such as CELF-5 and PLS-5 and write comprehensive reports
• Deliver therapy in the clinic, schools and homes where appropriate
• Work with a multidisciplinary team of Psychologists and Occupational Therapists
• Take part in supervision, team meetings and clinical resource development
• Mentor and support junior clinicians and early-career Speech Pathologists
• Manage your caseload, including documentation, reporting and ongoing client care

Required profile

• Degree-qualified Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia membership
• 4+ years' experience as a Speech Pathologist, ideally in a paediatric or private practice setting
• Experience supporting paediatric developmental conditions such as Autism, ADHD and Down syndrome
• Blue Card, Yellow Card or NDIS Worker Screening, and a driver's licence

Required skills

• Strong assessment, therapy, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
• Familiarity with NDIS, Medicare and client funding systems
• Interest in mentoring junior clinicians

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 - $120,000 plus superannuation (salary or contracting options available)
• Consistent weekly pay, paid leave and benefits
• Full admin support, including diary management and payment processing
• Flexible schedule with manageable KPIs depending on experience and pay expectations
• Steady caseload and established referral network
• Monthly whole-team meetings with Speech, Occupational Therapy and Psychology
• Newly renovated clinic with sensory gym, staff breakout area, library and secure parking
• Team social events, birthday cake and refreshments