Speech Pathologist

Ability Action Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervision meetings

Clinical leads in Speech

In-house training programs

Measurable outcomes

Professional development support

Innovative culture

Disability sector team

Job summary

Ability Action Australia is seeking Speech Pathologists to deliver high-quality therapeutic services to participants across schools, homes, clinic, telehealth and community settings in Queensland.

You will manage caseload near your home suburb, ensuring NDIS compliance and clinical excellence. Our Yeerongpilly hub provides training and supervision.

Join a supportive team dedicated to disability services and making a real difference in participants' lives.

Qualifications

• Current certified practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist beyond graduation.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload.
• Proactive attitude, motivated by improvement and the opportunity to test and learn from new ideas.
• Genuine passion for working in the disability sector.
• Looking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload, delivering therapeutic services in line with timelines and clinical protocols.
• Conduct clinical observations and standardised assessments, analyse findings, and develop evidence-based treatment goals tailored to each participant's needs.
• Implement therapeutic interventions grounded in current best practice, monitoring and measuring progress against established goals.
• Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and participant records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ensure all service delivery aligns with NDIS requirements and organisational policies.
• Adjust interventions as needed to optimise participant outcomes.
• Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing strategies and guidance to support therapeutic goals in everyday settings.
• Advocate for participants' needs and rights throughout the therapeutic journey.

Skills

Speech pathology

Professional time management

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Disability sector passion

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Speech Pathologists to join our team and deliver high-quality therapeutic services to participants across schools, homes, clinic, telehealth and community settings.

You will manage an allocated caseload close to your home suburb anywhere in QLD while maintaining clinical excellence and NDIS compliance.

Your AAA home office hub for training is in Yeerongpilly.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage an allocated caseload, delivering therapeutic services in line with timelines and clinical protocols
• Conduct clinical observations and standardised assessments, analyse findings, and develop evidence-based treatment goals tailored to each participant's needs
• Implement therapeutic interventions grounded in current best practice, monitoring and measuring progress against established goals
• Maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, and participant records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure all service delivery aligns with NDIS requirements and organisational policies
• Adjust interventions as needed to optimise participant outcomes
• Educate and empower families and caregivers by providing strategies and guidance to support therapeutic goals in everyday settings
• Advocate for participants' needs and rights throughout the therapeutic journey
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care

What We Offer You:

• A fun, collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued at the AAA office based in Yeerongpilly
• Regular, scheduled supervision meetings + access to clinical leads in Speech
• Access to a large & varied Speech professional Development in-house training programs
• The opportunity to make a real difference in participants' lives and witness measurable outcomes
• Professional development support to stay current with evidence-based practice and share knowledge with the team
• A proactive culture that encourages improvement, innovation, and learning from new ideas
• The chance to work with a passionate team genuinely committed to the disability sector

Qualifications

• Current certified practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist beyond graduation
• Excellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseload
• Proactive attitude, motivated by improvement and the opportunity to test and learn from new ideas
• Looking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment
• Genuine passion for working in the disability sector

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.