Senior Speech Pathologist

About the role

Early Start Australia, a registered NDIS provider and part of the APM Group, is hiring a Senior Speech Pathologist for its Toowong clinic. You will work alongside a local allied health team supporting children and young people aged 0-16, with flexibility and support to build a career.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver therapy: assess clients, manage a caseload including complex cases, and run tailored programs across clinic, home, school and community settings
• Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
• Complete initial appointments, set goal plans, create measurable interventions, prepare home and session resources, and conduct school and home visits when appropriate
• Monitor progress, adjust goals and programs, and complete reviews and reports
• Record treatment notes in the practice management system within 24 hours and provide reports to clients, families, health professionals and the NDIA
• Align therapy plans with available funding, obtain and review NDIS plans, and ensure accurate invoicing
• Take part in team meetings, peer reviews and case discussions, and use professional development opportunities

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology, AHPRA registration and SPA registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Check, National Police Check, accredited First Aid certificate, and a current driver's licence and vehicle
• Working with Children check or state-specific vulnerable people registration
• Demonstrated senior clinical knowledge and experience mentoring, supervising and supporting colleagues, including graduates and allied health students
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team

What we offer

• Flexible hours and compressed work options, up to 12 weeks annual leave and up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
• Wellbeing support program, competitive salary plus bonus program, and relocation reimbursement up to $5,000 where applicable
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave, structured mentoring and leadership programs, and FIFO opportunities
• National and global career pathways, and dedicated admin support