Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia

About the role

Early Start Australia is hiring a Speech Pathologist for its Hobart clinic, working alongside a local allied health team that supports children, young people and their families across Australia. The role covers therapy service delivery, program development, reporting and documentation, and offers flexible hours and compressed work options.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and complete assessments and manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach
• Develop, implement, evaluate and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals, including initial appointments, goal plans, intervention strategies and session plans
• Deliver services in clinic, home, school and community settings, including school and home visits
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
• Record treatment notes in PMS within 24 hours of sessions and provide reports to clients, families and health professionals
• Align therapy plans with available funding, obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant, and ensure accurate invoicing
• Take part in team meetings, peer reviews and case discussions, and contribute to continuous service improvement

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology, AHPRA registration and SPANDIS registration
• Discipline-specific registration/membership and adherence to relevant codes of conduct
• Compliance with workers' safety, child safety and cultural competence policies, and risk identification and prevention

Required skills

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently in the community
• Current drivers' licence and vehicle; accredited first aid certificate
• Working with Children check or Working with Vulnerable People registration, national police check

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 for you and your family
• Competitive salary plus bonus program, relocation reimbursement up to $10,000 where applicable
• CPD allowance, paid professional development leave and structured mentoring and leadership programs
• Ongoing opportunities including Fly In Fly Out work in remote areas and national and global career pathways