Senior Speech Pathologist

Collective Growth; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowances

Staff development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Collective Growth in Gladstone seeks a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist to lead and grow our allied health team. You will develop discipline-specific templates and resources and help plan future services for our clients.

You will supervise graduates, manage complex caseloads, engage with stakeholders, and drive high-quality documentation while promoting child-safe practices and cultural respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology required.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain one).
• 3–5 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist minimum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to support clients and families.
• Demonstrate strong communication with individuals of all ages and families.
• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent Speech Pathology views.
• Manage a caseload of clients with disabilities, including autism and behavioral challenges.
• Participate in assessment and evaluation of clients.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for professional development to improve services.
• Promote child-safe practices and culture.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Working with Children Blue Card

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

At Collective Growth, we are passionate about fostering collaboration among allied health professionals and building a dynamic team dedicated to client care. We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist to join our growing team of professionals. In this role, we will seek your support regarding developing discipline specific templates, resources, and planning future services from Collective Growth.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support clients and their families.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in your interactions with individuals of all ages, families, stakeholders, and fellow team members.
• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent the Speech Pathology perspective.
• Manage a caseload of clients with disabilities, including those with autism, behavioural challenges, physical impairments, and more.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of clients.
• Ensure high-quality documentation
• Identify and communicate opportunities for professional development that would benefit the service.
• Actively promote and maintain a child-safe environment.
• Report any concerns regarding child abuse or neglect in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
• Demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultural identity.
• Complete regular child safety and anti-discrimination training.
• Clinical leadership skills to support the service.
• Support for supervising developing clinicians.
• Creating and supporting new innovative ideas to support the growth of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor new graduate Speech Pathologists and allied health assistants.
• Offer the supervision of at least one student placement for a Speech Pathologist per year.
• Provide feedback to the team on policies and procedures such as documentation practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

Current Speech Pathology Australia membership.

Valid driver’s license and access to a car.

A current Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain this).

3-5 years working as a Speech Pathologist minimum

About the Company

Collective Growth is an allied health support service taking root (plant puns intended) in Gladstone, inspired by the growing needs of our community. We were established in response to the limited health services available for the increasing needs of people in the area and are now expanding to support individuals across all age groups. Our mission is to nurture and develop both our team and the community around us.

Our vision is to create a vibrant environment where our staff are enthusiastic to work, clients look forward to visiting, and families thrive together. We deeply value each member of our team and are committed to fostering both personal and professional growth. Supporting and empowering our staff is at the heart of what we do.

At Collective Growth, we offer a range of services through NDIS, Medicare, and standard billing options. Our dedicated team of health professionals collaborates to provide comprehensive assessments for functional and diagnostic purposes, including support letters and reports for general practitioners, doctors and psychiatrists. We are committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic services to individuals and their families.

Benefits of Working at Collective Growth

A growing business with personalised team interactions

Supervision and dedicated staff development.

Ongoing efforts to enhance staff support and work-life balance.

A family-focused organisation that values you and your family.

Relocation allowances and support are available - please inquire for details.

Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle, with stunning beaches, scenic parks, and a thriving local community, making it an ideal place to live and work.

SHORT COMMUTES

Enjoy quick travel times to work and leisure spots, enhancing your work-life balance.

AMAZING BEACHES

Relax and enjoy a day at Tannum Sands or take a short trip down to the Stunning Agnes Waters/1770.

AFFORDABLE LIVING

Benefit from a range of housing options at various price points, supporting affordable living.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Engage in rich cultural experiences through galleries, museums, and festivals.

IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

Safe, accessible, and family-friendly environment for all ages.

THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITY

Experience a welcoming, close-knit community that makes you feel at home.