Speech Pathologist

National 360; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Parental Leave

PD allowance of $1500 per year

Limited year-end team events

Job summary

National 360 is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the Townsville team. You will deliver therapy across homes, schools, and aged care facilities with caseloads tailored to your interests, including language and swallowing, via in-person visits, telehealth, and clinic sessions.

Enjoy flexible appointment setting, a hybrid work model (home or Townsville office), strong supervision, PD opportunities, and a supportive, multidisciplinary team dedicated to community care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA registration (applied or held).
• Full Australian working rights (or pending).
• 1+ years experience in community, private or acute settings.
• Own vehicle with a current driver’s licence.
• Willing to obtain NDIS Worker Check and Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy across homes, schools and aged care facilities.
• Manage caseload tailored to interests (language, swallowing, paediatrics) via visits, telehealth and clinics.
• Work with a diverse, multidisciplinary team and in a flexible, hybrid setup.
• Participate in regular PD opportunities and stay committed to community care.

Skills

Own vehicle

Driver's license

NDIS experience

Australian working rights

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

SPA registration (applied or hold)

NDIS Worker Check

Blue Card

Job description

Join our Townsville team as a Speech Pathologist and enjoy the flexibility, support and variety to build a career that works for you.

About The Role

• Manage a caseload tailored to your interests, whether that’s language, swallowing, ACC, dysphagia, paediatrics or a diverse generalist mix through community visits, telehealth, and clinic sessions.
• Flexibility in setting appointments and the option to work from home or our local Townsville office.
• Receive strong supervision, PD opportunities and support to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Work along side experienced Speech Pathologists.
• Work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team passionate about helping the community.
• NDIS experience is a plus, but your Speech Pathology skills and ability to inspire clients are the focus.
• Deliver therapy across a variety of community settings, including homes, schools, and aged care facilities.
• Take part in regular team social events, lunches, and celebrations to build connections and enjoy a positive workplace culture.

About You

• You hold a relevant Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and hold or have applied for SPA registration.
• You have full Australian working rights (or pending).
• ou have a minimum of 1+ years of experience in community, private or acute settings.
• You have access to your own vehicle and hold a current driver’s licence.
• You have or are willing to obtain a NDIS Workers Check and Blue Card.

ABOUT NATIONAL 360

Founded in 2006 by Heidi Long, National 360 has grown into one of Australia’s leading providers of community-based allied health services. With 21 offices across six states, we’re known for our strong local connections and commitment to quality care. As an NDIS-registered provider, our team delivers services in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Behaviour Support, and Early Childhood Intervention.

360 Benefits

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.
• $1500 to spend on professional development annually.
• 3 x National 360 Days/year to use on external PD or simply resting & recharging.
• Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year via our Purchased Leave Scheme.
• Comprehensive Clinical and Operational Development Programs, with structured career pathways.
• 24/7 access to mental health and medical support for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport and regular wellness initiatives led by our Wellbeing Committee.
• Discounted private health insurance premiums and full excess coverage for planned or emergency hospital stays.
• A laptop & mobile phone.
• Regular peer supervision & specialist mentoring.
• Novated leasing.
• Pet-friendly offices.
• Team-building events and funds for team celebrations.

For further detail about our industry-leading benefits & reward programs, visit https://national360.com.au/360-benefits-rewards/

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

National 360 is committed to responding to all candidates who apply, regardless of the outcome. We strive to ensure that every candidate is treated with fairness and receives clear, timely communication throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.