Speech Pathologist

Better Rehab; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Rehab in Townsville is seeking a passionate speech pathologist to join our clinician-led team, delivering meaningful outcomes for clients across home, clinic, and community settings.

You will conduct meaningful assessments, design therapy plans for a diverse caseload, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create client-focused solutions.

We value flexibility, support your professional growth, and encourage applications from applicants who share our commitment to inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status is required.
• Driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Check, Working With Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans across a diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and see the real-world impact of your work every day.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status

NDIS Worker Check, WWC, Police Check

Job description

Join a team that celebrates wins together and has each other's backs! We’re looking for a passionate speech pathologist to join our clinician-led team in Townsville, delivering meaningful outcomes for clients across home, clinic, and community settings.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver meaningful assessments and design impactful therapy plans across a diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with a passionate multidisciplinary team to create innovative, client-focused solutions.
• Build lasting relationships with clients and see the real-world impact of your work every day.

Why We’re Different

We’re clinician-led at every level—so we genuinely understand the realities of care. We’ve built the workplace we always wished existed: one that doesn’t just say it trusts clinicians but proves it.

A community built by clinicians, for clinicians.

Our Values

• We Get Sh*t Done
• We Are People People
• Love What You Do
• We Give a Damn
• We Value Ourselves

We Back You

Your growth matters—to us and to your future.

• Support & Supervision: Our highest priority is your support. We know that when you’re supported to be a great clinician, your clients are support as well.
• Flexible and personalised PD budget of up to $2,500 per year to use as study leave or funding towards external learning or a combination of both!
• Resources: Laptop, phone, iPad, dysphagia assessment kit, and a massive range of assessments and therapy resources. We also have amazing access to AAC equipment to support your learning and client access.

Freedom to Work Your Way

We prioritise flexibility so you can be your best as a clinician.

• Better Flex Policy: Flexible hours + option to flex off once client work is done
• Clear KPIs: Realistic and sustainable targets
• Better Rewards Program: Bonuses, extra leave, or redeem points for PD, tech, and experiences
• Paid Parental Leave: 8 weeks (primary), 2 weeks (secondary)
• Travel Reimbursement: $1.17/km
• National Opportunities: 30+ locations across Australia

About You

You’re a speech pathologist who:

• Is driven to learn and wants to be supported to grow as a clinician
• Enjoys working across a range of practice areas and agesWants the freedom to work in way that suits them, while receiving great support

Qualifications

• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status
• Driver’s licence + personal vehicle
• NDIS Worker Check, Working With Children Check, Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Onshore applicants seeking sponsorship encouraged to apply

Commitment to Diversity:

At Better Rehab, we embrace diversity, inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities including neurodiverse individuals.

If you think you’d be great in this role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.betterrehab.com.au