Speech Pathologist

Northcott; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Salary Packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Northcott Therapy is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support children and adults with disabilities across schools, homes, and telehealth. Join a diverse team, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to evidence-based therapy that delivers real outcomes.

With SPA registration and a person-centred approach, you’ll collaborate with families, schools, and healthcare professionals. Northcott offers flexible hybrid work, generous leave, development opportunities, and a strong support network across

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy to paediatric and adult clients.
• Ability to work across schools, homes, group sessions and telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology therapy to diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with schools, aged care providers and families.
• Support telehealth and community-based services as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Speech Pathology

SPA registration

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Growth mindset

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Hybrid role: office|community-based|telehealth
• Opportunities for your personal and career development.
• Salary packaging $15,900 + $2650 Entertainment

• Hybrid role: office|community-based|telehealth
• Opportunities for your personal and career development.
• Salary packaging $15,900 + $2650 Entertainment

Communication with Purpose, Confidence, and Impact.

About The Role

Join our Speech Pathology team as we support local schools, aged care providers, and community members in delivering evidence-based therapy to children and adults with disabilities across schools, homes, group settings, and telehealth. Put your experience into practice while enjoying a varied caseload, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

Benefits, Perks & Wellbeing

• Flexible Work Options: With a mix of office, community, and remote work
• Maximise Your Salary: $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging:
• Work-Life Balance: 5 weeks of annual leave to relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
• Generous Parental Leave: 14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.
• Learning Support: 10 days of personal development leave, plus a $1,000 allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
• Comprehensive Support: Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing: Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options, a psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Speech Pathologist, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload across paediatric and adult clients.
• A degree in Speech Pathology and SPA registration.
• A person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
• Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills
• A growth mindset and passion for learning and collaboration
• Good organisation and time management to manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.

About Us

At Northcott Therapy, we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

As an experienced therapist, you’ll be empowered to make a meaningful impact within our supportive, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy:

• Regular supervision and mentoring
• 2 weeks of professional development leave
• A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks
• A capacity-building approach that puts clients first

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

Want to know more? Check out the Position Description here.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome.

For general enquiries about the role, please contact [e-mail].

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] We are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.