Senior Speech Pathologist (Part-Time)

About the role

Early Start Australia, a registered NDIS provider and part of the APM Group, is hiring a part-time Senior Speech Pathologist for its Launceston clinic. You will work alongside a local allied health team supporting children and young people aged 0-16, with flexible hours and compressed work options.

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 implement individual therapy plans, including goal plans, intervention strategies, session plans and home resources, and conduct school and home visits when appropriate
• Run specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops, and monitor progress and adjust goals
• 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 mentor and supervise colleagues and students

Required profile

• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology, AHPRA registration and SPA registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Check, National Police Check, accredited First Aid certificate, current driver's licence and vehicle, and Working with Children check or state-specific vulnerable people registration
• Demonstrated senior clinical knowledge and experience in early intervention and/or paediatric allied health
• Experience mentoring, supervising and supporting others in the discipline, including graduates and allied health students

Required skills

• Evidence-based, goal-focused therapeutic intervention
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills
• 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 registration and membership contributions
• Relocation reimbursement up to $10,000 if applicable, and dedicated admin support
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave, mentoring and leadership programs, and FIFO opportunities