Senior Speech Pathologist

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

What you’ll do at our Toowoomba clinic

• Therapy Service Delivery: Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client; manage a discipline‑specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach; contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources; develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals; deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required; collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes; develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops; maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements; ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Therapy Programs: Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client, including completing initial appointments; developing goal plans based on identified support needs; creating measurable, targeted intervention strategies; collaborating with other health professionals where required; preparing home and session‑based resources and activities; developing session plans as needed; conducting school and home visits when appropriate; monitoring progress and adjusting goals and programs accordingly; completing reviews and reports as required; identifying suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate.
• Reporting and Documentation: Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions; provide timely, high‑quality reports to stakeholders (clients, families, health professionals, NDIA); ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards; report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems.
• Funding and Payments: Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types; obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning; provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client‑related services.
• Professional Development: Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence; maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction; utilise professional development opportunities to build role‑relevant skills.
• Organisational Requirements: Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence; participate in risk identification, assessment, and prevention activities; engage in networking and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals and agencies; maintain discipline‑specific registration/membership and adhere to relevant codes of conduct; uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with organisational policy and legislation.

What you’ll bring

Experience / Skills

• Demonstrated experience delivering high‑quality evidence‑based and goal‑focused therapeutic intervention in an early intervention and/or paediatric allied health setting.
• Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services, including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated senior clinical knowledge with significant experience in relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring, supervising and/or supporting others of the same discipline (including supervision of graduates and/or allied health students).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and time‑management skills.
• Exceptional observational and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently within and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.

People

• Support development of early career clinicians by engaging in clinical supervision and providing CPD opportunities.
• Participate in reward and recognition program.
• Participation in meetings.

Qualifications / Compliance

• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Registration with AHPRA and SPA.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check.
• Current drivers’ licence and vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific).
• National Police Check.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate.

What you’ll get

Flexibility and Wellbeing

• Flexible hours and compressed work options.
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave.
• Wellbeing support program for you and your family.

Reward and Support

• Competitive salary + bonus program.
• Registration and professional membership contribution.
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable.
• Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
• Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together.

Growth, Your Way

• CPD allowance + paid professional development leave.
• Structured mentoring and leadership programs.
• Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including FIFO work supporting children in remote areas.
• National and global career pathways through the APM Group.

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