Speech Pathologist - Commmunity - Cairns, QLD

MediRecruit; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PD allowance

Paid study leave

Mentoring sessions with Clinical Pract

Peer supervision and Communities of 9

Flexible working: home/office/location

Additional leave days

Paid parental leave

Bonuses and remuneration reviews

Wellbeing support

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport access

Career leadership programs

Referral and admin support

Salary sacrificing options

Interstate relocation opportunities

Job summary

MediRecruit is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join a leading allied health provider in Cairns, QLD. You will deliver community-based services to NDIS participants, with clinic and telehealth work supporting your caseload.

You may tailor your focus across Complex Communication, Neuro, and other areas, under strong clinical supervision. The role offers a competitive salary of 85,000–110,000+ AUD per year, professional development support, mentoring, and flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership or eligibility with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 12 months experience in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based speech pathology services to NDIS participants.
• Balance clinic, telehealth, and community caseloads as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and clinical supervisors.

Skills

Community-based delivery

NDIS service delivery

Autonomous work with multidisciplinary

Strong report writing

Education

Bachelor in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Commmunity - Cairns, QLD

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Community Speech Pathologist to join a leading national allied health provider in Cairns, QLD. You will provide community-based services to NDIS participants of all ages, supported by a multidisciplinary team, with clinic and telehealth work complementing your community caseload. A unique allocations structure supports your preference to work in a generalist capacity or tailor your caseload to one or more areas including Complex Communication (AAC), Adult Neuro, Cognitive and Social Communication Skills, Dysphagia and Early Childhood Services. You will be supported by an industry-leading clinical supervision framework, with your own Team Leader, Clinical Supervisor and Clinical Support Team tailoring your development to your individual needs. Clinical Supervisors support no more than three supervisees each, and Clinical Practice Advisors (subject matter experts) provide mentoring in both individual and group settings, with monthly peer supervision and Senior Practitioner Communities of Practice available for experienced clinicians.

Benefits:

• $85,000 - $110,000+ per annum + superannuation
• $1,500 annual professional development allowance plus paid study leave
• Up to 12 weekly mentoring sessions with Clinical Practice Advisors based on your learning needs
• Monthly peer supervision with highly qualified Senior Therapists and Clinical Practice Advisors
• Flexible working, from home, the local office or in the community, with laptop and phone provided
• 3 days of additional leave each year on top of 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave for primary and non-primary carers, plus purchased leave options
• Performance bonuses and annual remuneration reviews
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support for you and your family, plus discounted health insurance and Fitness Passport access
• Structured career pathways including Clinical Leadership and Team Leader Development Programs
• Full referral and admin support so you can focus on your clinical caseload
• Salary sacrificing, novated leasing and interstate relocation opportunities
• Tropical North Queensland lifestyle, gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree

About You:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current membership or eligibility with Speech Pathology Australia
• Minimum 12 months experience (essential)
• Demonstrated community speech pathology experience (essential)
• Experience or interest in NDIS service delivery
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Current driver's licence
• Eligible to work in Australia

About Us:

MediRecruit provides a specialist healthcare recruitment and career advisory service for Allied Health professionals in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Our dynamic team of recruiters have healthcare backgrounds and are passionate about sharing their expert advice.