Speech Pathologist – Cairns

About the role

A warm, collaborative allied health team in Cairns is looking for a Speech Pathologist. The role offers a 70% paediatric / 30% adult caseload in a hybrid setting, with full-time or part-time availability. It suits people who want meaningful clinical work with clients with ASD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, rare genetic disorders and post-stroke presentations, often with dual diagnoses such as ADHD and auditory processing disorder.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver therapy to paediatric and adult clients, with tailored support to build skills in either area
• Work across clinic, community, outreach and occasional remote settings, using your own clinic room
• Optional work supporting clients in regional and remote communities, including Port Douglas, the Tablelands, Papua New Guinea and Groote Eylandt
• Join a sociable team with regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) connection and internal learning
• Follow structured onboarding: shadowing and system learning in week one, assessments in weeks two to five, then building the caseload

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Membership of the Speech Pathology Association (SPA)
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Driver's licence and own vehicle

What we offer

• Salary from $90,000 to $112,000 plus superannuation, depending on experience
• $10,000 annual professional development allowance and flexible PD leave
• Flexible working: 4-day weeks, 9-day fortnights, flexible hours and occasional WFH for reports
• Monthly resource budget for each department, laptop and desktop provided
• Relocation support of up to $5,000 (conditions apply)
• Productivity targets adjusted to experience, with admin support handling bookings, billing and routine emails

To apply, contact the recruiter through the agency's website or by email; referrals earn a bonus.