Speech Pathologist | FIFO Available

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for local outreach

Annual PD allowance

Relocation/accommodation support

Flexible contract options

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Cairns QLD is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to manage an established paediatric caseload with a DHH focus. The role offers flexibility around contract length, travel, and work arrangements, including FIFO to Townsville or relocation options for the right candidate.

You will work on paediatric assessments and interventions, with some school-aged clients, and provide services across home, school, and clinic settings, including telehealth.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Pathology Australia registration.
• Paediatric experience preferred.
• Strong speech and language assessment and intervention skills.
• Ability to work with families and other professionals.
• Interest in developing skills in Deaf and Hard of Hearing space.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide speech and language intervention for paediatric clients.
• Support Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and their families.
• Deliver services across home, school, clinic, and telehealth settings; include remote outreach.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Speech-language assessment

Family engagement

Communication skills

DHH interest

Intervention skills

Education

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Cairns QLD

Permanent

3mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

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.