Paediatric Speech Pathologist | New Grads to Experienced | 9-Day Fortnight

Chatter-boxes Therapy Centre; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer leave

Professional development funding

Relocation support

Discipline-specific and multi‑disciple

Job summary

Chatter-boxes Therapy Centre in Mooloolaba, QLD, is hiring a Paediatric Speech Pathologist for a role that supports Sunshine Coast children and families. The team offers a 9-day fortnight, flexible start times and full admin support to help you meet utilisation targets.

New grads or those with a few years of experience are welcome. The role includes supervision, mentoring, and a clear pathway for career development within a multidisciplinary team including OTs and Psychologists.

Qualifications

• Hold a Speech Pathology degree and be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Passion for neurodivergent children and those with complex communication needs.
• Australian working rights and Blue Card (or willingness to obtain one), NDIS Worker Screening.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide individualized, evidence-informed therapy for children.
• Work across clinic, school and community settings with families and educators.
• Balance protected admin, planning, supervision and collaboration time with therapy sessions.

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Caseload management

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Paediatric Speech Pathologist | New Grads to Experienced | 9-Day Fortnight

Chatter-boxes Therapy Centre – Kawana Waters QLD

You're a good clinician (or about to be). Your next role should be somewhere great.

At Chatter-boxes Therapy Centre in Mooloolaba, we've supported Sunshine Coast children and families for more than 20 years. We're looking for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary team, whether you graduate this year or have a few years' experience behind you.

The quick version

9-day fortnight, with flexible start and finish times

65% utilisation target, plus a diary blueprint and full admin support so you can meet it sustainably

$85,000–$115,000 + bonus opportunities, based on experience

Regular scheduled supervision, structured mentoring and PD planned around your goals

A team of 5 Speech Pathologists, plus OTs, Psychologists, Play Therapists and Allied Health Assistants

Full time or part time considered. Start January/February 2027

New grad? Here's what your first year looks like

A reduced caseload while you settle in, e.g. building to 65% over your first 12 months

Weekly 1:1 supervision with a senior Speech Pathologist

A diary set up for you, templates, and an admin team handling the logistics

A team that's used to helping new grads grow

2–5 years in? Here's what's next for you

Build a niche in the area you enjoy most: speech sounds, language, literacy, autism, feeding, assessment or complex communication

A clear pathway into supervision, education, program development, Team Leader and eventually Head of Department, or stay clinical and specialise

Pay and bonuses that reflect your experience

About the role

You'll assess, diagnose and provide individualised, evidence-informed therapy for children with a range of communication needs. You'll work across clinic, school and community settings with families, educators and our multidisciplinary team. Your week includes protected time for admin, planning, supervision and collaboration, not back-to-back sessions from arrival to departure.

You'll be a great fit if you

Hold (or are about to complete) a Speech Pathology degree and are eligible for Speech Pathology Australia membership

Love working with children, especially neurodivergent children and those with complex communication needs

Care about families as much as therapy goals

Are curious, reflective, collaborative and happy to speak up when something isn't right

Bring some fun to work. We take children and families seriously. Ourselves? Slightly less so!

Extras:

paid volunteer leave, paid professional development referral bonuses, discipline-specific and multidisciplinary learning, and relocation support.

Requirements:

Australian working rights, a current Blue Card (or willingness to obtain one), NDIS Worker Screening.

Watch our welcome video below to meet the team.