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.

Responsibilities

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; Develop and implement tailored therapy programs for each client; Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions; Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders; Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards; Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems; Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types; Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning; Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions; Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction; Utilise professional development opportunities to build role-relevant skills; 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

Requirements

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; Support development of early career clinicians by engaging in clinical supervision and providing CPD opportunities; Participate in reward and recognition program; Participation in meetings; Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology; Registration with AHPRA and Registration with 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

Benefits

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; 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; Multidisciplinary collaboration; CPD allowance + paid professional development leave; Structured mentoring and leadership programs; Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas; National and global career pathways through the APM Group