Senior Speech Pathologist – Flexible Hours & Growth Path

APM; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual leave & carer leave

Wellbeing program

Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000

Admin support

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job summary

APM Toowoomba Clinic is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based therapy for children and families. You will assess, plan, implement, and review tailored programs across clinic, home, school and community settings, collaborating with an allied health team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring privacy, reporting, and alignment with funding models while contributing to continuous service improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Registration with AHPRA and SPA.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration.
• National Police Check.
• Accredited First Aid Certificate.

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
• Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions
• Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g. clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)
• 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
• Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services
• Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence
• 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
• Support development of early career clinicians by engaging in clinical supervision and providing CPD opportunities
• Participate in reward and recognition program
• Participation in meetings

Skills

Evidence-based therapy

Goal-focused intervention

Engage families

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Speech Pathology degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

APM Toowoomba Clinic is seeking a Speech Pathologist to deliver evidence-based therapy for children and families. You will assess, plan, implement, and review tailored programs across clinic, home, school and community settings, collaborating with an allied health team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring privacy, reporting, and alignment with funding models while contributing to continuous service improvement and professional development.