Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Asset Therapy Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$100–$120+ per hour

True flexibility — choose your days &

Monthly travel summary

Fortnightly or on-demand supervision

Simple online notes and reports

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Regular PD opportunities

Job summary

Asset Therapy is seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our growing team. You’ll manage your own caseload, travel between clients for 1:1 sessions, and deliver high-quality, evidence‑based speech pathology services to children in homes, schools and childcare settings.

You’ll work independently with paediatric expertise across articulation, language, AAC and feeding, while collaborating with families and educators.

Qualifications

• CPSP status with Speech Pathology Australia, or eligibility to obtain CPSP.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• ABN or willingness to obtain ABN.
• QLD Blue Card and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Driver licence and reliable vehicle.
• Experience in paediatric speech pathology.
• Own assessments and resources.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support speech sounds, language development, social communication, fluency, voice, feeding, literacy and AAC.
• Conduct observations, caregiver interviews, and standardised assessments.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based, play-based interventions.
• Collaborate with caregivers, teachers, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Coach families with practical strategies to support progress between sessions.
• Complete clinical notes and reports in a timely manner.
• Provide speech pathology services across homes, schools and childcare centres.

Skills

Strong communication

Time-management

Independent work

Professionalism

Education

CPSP status with Speech Pathology Australia, or eligibility to obtain CPSP

Job description

Asset Therapy is a well-established multidisciplinary paediatric practice with a strong reputation across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. We provide community-based therapy for children aged 1–17 in homes, schools and childcare settings.

We plan travel around your home base so your day is efficient — not spent in the car. You choose your days and hours, and we support you to do your best work.

About Us

Asset Therapy is a well-established multidisciplinary paediatric practice with a strong reputation across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. We provide community-based therapy for children aged 1–17 in homes, schools and childcare settings.

We plan travel around your home base so your day is efficient — not spent in the car. You choose your days and hours, and we support you to do your best work.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our growing team. You’ll manage your own caseload, travel between clients for 1:1 sessions, and deliver high-quality, evidence‑based speech pathology services to children in natural environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and support speech sounds (articulation), language development, social communication, fluency (stuttering), voice, feeding/swallowing, literacy, and AAC needs

• Conduct clinical observations, caregiver interviews, and standardised assessments

• Develop and deliver evidence‑based, play‑based and functional speech pathology interventions

• Work collaboratively with caregivers, teachers, and multidisciplinary team members

• Coach and empower families with practical strategies to support progress between sessions

• Complete clinical notes, NDIS reports, and documentation in a timely manner

• Provide speech pathology services across homes, schools, and childcare centres

Ideal Candidate

You have strong paediatric assessment and intervention skills across speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language, social communication (pragmatics), stuttering, literacy, feeding/swallowing, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

You’re confident delivering family‑centred, interest‑based and goal‑driven therapy in home, school, and community settings. Experience supporting children with Autism, developmental delays, hearing loss, or complex needs is highly regarded.

Benefits

• $100–$120+ per hour, plus super + paid travel

• True flexibility — choose your days and hours

• Monthly travel summary prepared for you

• Fortnightly or on-demand supervision

• Simple online systems for notes and reports

• Supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team

• Optional monthly socials + regular PD

Requirements

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia, or eligibility to obtain CPSP

• NDIS Worker Screening

• ABN (or willingness to obtain)

• QLD Blue Card + NSW WWCC

• Driver licence + reliable vehicle

• Experience in paediatric speech pathology

• Own assessments and resources

• Strong communication and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently with professionalism