Speech Pathologist

The Benevolent Society; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 83,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Benevolent Society in Cairns is seeking a part-time Speech Pathologist to support children aged 0–8 and their families at the Cairns Early Years Centre. The role offers meaningful work across centre, community settings and family homes with flexible, hybrid work options.

You will provide speech, language and feeding support, collaborate with families and professionals, and help build inclusive, capable environments that prepare children for school.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and member of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience providing communication and feeding support to children.
• Ability to respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Work within a client‑centric approach while maintaining a positive mindset.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to team upskilling.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Pathology services to children and families through individual, group and play-based supports.
• Support children’s speech, language, communication and feeding development in natural early years environments.
• Work collaboratively with families, educators, the CEYC team, kindergarten staff and external services.
• Coach and build the capability of families, educators and professionals to support children’s development and participation.
• Contribute to inclusive early learning environments that support children’s preparation for school.
• Deliver services across the centre, community settings, schools, community centres and family homes.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

Part-time role working 34 hours per week across 4–5 days, based on Gimuy Walubara Yidinji country in Cairns.

$46.70ph - $55.01ph + Super + Salary Packaging

Meaningful work with flexible, hybrid work options

Who We Are

At Benevolent, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, as Australia's first charity, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we are a practice-led organisation, our work is grounded in evidence and strengths?based approaches that place people at the centre of everything we do. We walk alongside individuals, families and communities, upholding rights, amplifying voices and advocating for safer, more inclusive systems where people can thrive.

The Cairns Early Years Centre provides universal and targeted services to families, using a family-centred and strengths-based approach.?Our adjoining kindergarten provides inclusive early learning activities and supports participation for all students as part of their preparation for school.

This is a meaningful opportunity to join the Cairns Early Years Centre and support children aged 0–8 and their families through inclusive, family-centred and strengths-based practice. Working across our purpose-built centre, kindergarten, community settings and family homes, you’ll help build children’s communication, participation and wellbeing while strengthening the confidence and capability of the adults around them.

How You Will Contribute

Provide Speech Pathology services to children and families through individual, group and play-based supports.

Support children’s speech, language, communication and feeding development in natural early years environments.

Work collaboratively with families, educators, the CEYC team, kindergarten staff and external services.

Coach and build the capability of families, educators and professionals to support children’s development and participation.

Contribute to inclusive early learning environments that support children’s preparation for school.

Deliver services across the centre, community settings, schools, community centres and family homes.

We support our people to live their best lives, with benefits that support your wellbeing, growth and lifestyle. Here are some of the key benefits, and we'd love to tell you more.

Salary Packaging & Perks - Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging including entertainment and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle, corporate rates/discount with selected partners.

Flexibility & Wellbeing - Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly ADOs (12 extra days off per year for full time staff), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.

Recognition & Growth - Competitive pay, Benevolent You Make a Difference recognition program, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, supportive performance and career check in’s and tailored professional development opportunities.

Cultural Inclusion - Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.

Employee Networks - Connect through our diverse, employee-led networks that celebrate diversity and foster connection and allyship across shared experiences and identities

Your Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting families and creating positive outcomes for children and young people. To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and member of Speech pathology Australia

Experience providing communication and feeding support to children

Ability to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgrounds

Work within a client centric approach while maintaining a positive mindset

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and?contribute to team upskilling and internal learning

A current Australian Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required.

This role aligns with the capability requirements of Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached to this advert to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

Ready to make a difference?