New Grad/Early Career Speech Pathologist | 4 Weeks Shadowing & Gradual Caseload

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15,900 AUD

Travel reimbursement

Novated benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is hiring a New Grad/Early Career Speech Pathologist in Brisbane. Enjoy 4 weeks of shadowing, weekly supervision and a gradual increase in caseload over 6 months, with a split of community-based and clinic-based work across North Lakes and Northgate hubs.

The role focuses on paediatric caseloads within NDIS, SDSS, schools and childcare, with genuine clinical support and opportunities for ongoing CPD and flexible administration work from home when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Driver's licence and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric-focused speech pathology services within NDIS, SDSS, schools and childcare settings.
• Shadowing program: 4 weeks with weekly supervision and gradual increase in caseload over 6 months.
• Majority community-based work with some clinic-based sessions (North Lakes & Northgate hubs).
• Develop clinical skills across communication therapy, AAC, swallowing assessments and mealtime plans.

Skills

New Grad / Early Career

Paediatric care

Clinical support

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

New Grad/Early Career Speech Pathologist | 4 Weeks Shadowing & Gradual Caseload

Are you a New Graduate or Early Career Speech Pathologist (1–2 years' experience) looking for a role with genuine clinical support and room to develop?

• $82,000 - $95,000 + Super + Up to $15,900 Salary Packaging Benefits
• Predominantly Paediatric Caseload | NDIS, SDSS, Schools & Childcare | Optional Aged Care
• 80% Community-Based & 20% Clinic-Based | North Lakes & Northgate Hubs
• 4 Weeks Shadowing, Weekly Supervision & Gradual KPIs Over 6 Months

Are you a New Graduate or Early Career Speech Pathologist (1–2 years' experience) looking for a role with genuine clinical support and room to develop?

• $82,000 - $95,000 + Super + Up to $15,900 Salary Packaging Benefits
• Predominantly Paediatric Caseload | NDIS, SDSS, Schools & Childcare | Optional Aged Care
• 80% Community-Based & 20% Clinic-Based | North Lakes & Northgate Hubs
• 4 Weeks Shadowing, Weekly Supervision & Gradual KPIs Over 6 Months

Join a not-for-profit allied health team offering 4 weeks of dedicated shadowing, weekly 1:1 supervision and a gradual increase in caseload and KPIs over 6 months. Enjoy a varied paediatric caseload, optional Aged Care exposure, uncapped CPD and flexible working across North Brisbane, with hubs at North Lakes and Northgate.

Why You'll LOVE this Role?

• New Graduate Support: 4 weeks client-free shadowing Senior Speech Pathologists, followed by a gradual caseload increase over 6 months. Weekly 1:1 supervision with a Senior SP (10+ years' experience), ongoing check-ins and Clinical Coordinator support.
• Diversify Beyond NDIS: Approximately 60% NDIS and 40% SDSS (Specialist Disability Support Services), including education-funded services and school referrals.
• Varied Paediatric Caseload: Support children with neurodivergence, developmental delays, genetic disorders, vision and hearing impairments, and complex communication needs.
• Develop Your Clinical Skills: Gain experience in communication therapy, AAC, eye gaze therapy, swallowing assessments, mealtime plans and modified diets, with optional Aged Care exposure.
• Clinic & Community Split: Approximately 80% community-based across schools, childcare centres and homes, and 20% clinic-based, with hubs at North Lakes and Northgate.
• Gradual & Achievable KPIs: Caseload builds from approximately 2 clients per day over your first 6 months. The 60% productivity expectation includes sessions, reports, clinical notes, client-related calls and relevant SDSS administration.
• Professional Development: Uncapped CPD opportunities, up to 50 hours of internal PD annually, regular discipline-specific and multidisciplinary meetings, and up to 5 days pro-rata CPD leave.
• Flexible Working: Choose your start and finish times, manage your own calendar and work from home for administration.
• Collaborative Team & Resources: Work alongside Senior and Early Career Speech Pathologists, with shared clinical resources and admin support for bookings and billings.

Extra Perks:

• Competitive Salary: $82,000 - $95,000 + Super, depending on experience
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 annually in salary packaging benefits, via AccessPay
• Additional Benefits: $2,050 annual meals, accommodation and entertainment benefit
• Professional Development: Uncapped CPD opportunities, internal professional development and CPD leave
• Travel Reimbursement: $1.02 per kilometre
• Flexible Working: Flexible start and finish times plus WFH for administration
• Novated Benefits: Electronics and car leasing options
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Provided
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Driver's licence and own vehicle