Speech Pathologist | FIFO Available

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

PD allowance

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Christmas leave

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Cairns QLD is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to support an established paediatric caseload in Townsville. Flexible arrangement including short-term contracts and potential relocation or FIFO options.

The role focuses on paediatric assessment and therapy, with a strong emphasis on Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients, home, school and clinic settings, and outreach across North Queensland.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia registration.
• Paediatric experience with children aged 0-6 years.
• Strong speech and language assessment and intervention skills.
• Confidence working with families and other professionals.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to clinical practice.
• Strong communication and family engagement skills.
• DHH experience is highly regarded but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Paediatric speech and language assessment and intervention.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and families support.
• Work with clients with complex and dual diagnoses.
• Engage First Nations families and remote communities.
• Provide home, school and clinic-based services.
• Telehealth for remote families and outreach between North Queensland locations.
• Support short-term, goal-oriented therapy and family coaching.

Skills

Paediatric caseload

DHH experience

Telehealth

Family engagement

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Cairns QLD

Permanent

We are working with a specialised community service in Townsville seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to support an established paediatric caseload. With flexibility around contract length, travel and work arrangements, this could be a great opportunity for a Cairns-based clinician looking to FIFO to Townsville, take on a short-term contract, or consider relocating to Townsville while enjoying the flexibility to travel between North Queensland locations.

The Opportunity

This is a specialised Speech Pathology service with a strong focus on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) clients, predominantly supporting children aged 0-6 years, with some school-aged and early teen clients.

You’ll work across a varied caseload, including:

• Paediatric speech and language assessment and intervention
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and families
• Clients with complex and dual diagnoses
• First Nations families and clients, including those in remote communities
• Home, school and clinic-based services
• Telehealth for remote families
• Outreach between Townsville, Mackay and Cairns

The majority of interventions are short-term, with a strong focus on assessment, therapy programs, monitoring and supporting families rather than managing long-term caseloads.

Swallowing experience is not required - the focus is on standard speech and language skills.

Why Consider This Role?

This is a genuinely flexible opportunity. The service is open to discussing an arrangement that works for the right clinician, including:

• Short-term contracts of around 3 months, with a preference on longer
• Fixed-term employment
• Casual engagement
• FIFO options
• Permanent relocation for those looking for a longer-term move

There is a travel budget available, and relocation/accommodation assistance may be considered on a case-by-case basis for the right candidate.

Support & Professional Development

You don't need previous DHH experience to be successful in this role. You'll receive:

• Support from experienced clinical leads
• Deaf awareness training
• Professional development specifically focused on the DHH space
• $1,000 annual PD allowance
• Additional PD opportunities linked to performance
• Ongoing clinical support and capability development

The Benefits

• Above-award remuneration - permanent rates approximately $49-$58/hr, depending on experience, with casual rates of up to approximately $72/hr
• $1,000 annual PD allowance, with additional PD funding and performance incentives available
• Potential $1,000 performance bonus for hitting KPI's as well as an additional 3 days paid leave over Christmas for eligible permanent employees
• Company vehicle available in Townsville for local outreach
• Centrally located office with dedicated treatment rooms
• Established facilities available for outreach in Mackay and Cairns
• Potential relocation/accommodation assistance

About You

We're looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist who can confidently step into an established caseload and work independently.

You’ll ideally have:

• Current Speech Pathology Australia registration
• Previous paediatric experience
• Strong speech and language assessment and intervention skills
• Confidence working with families and other professionals
• A flexible and adaptable approach to clinical practice
• Strong communication and family engagement skills
• An interest in developing your skills within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing space

DHH experience is highly regarded but not essential - full training and clinical support will be provided.

If you’ve been considering a move or a change of pace, we’d love to speak with you.

We can discuss the different options available and work with you to find an arrangement that suits your circumstances.