Speech Pathologist | New Grad or Experienced | Paediatrics & Aged Care

Gorilla Jobs; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gorilla Jobs is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a predominantly paediatric caseload across schools, childcare centres, homes and a clinic setting in Brisbane’s south and south-east. There is optional Aged Care exposure and strong clinical supervision for new grads.

You’ll work 80% in the community and 20% in the Eight Mile Plains clinic, with gradual caseload increases over six months, flexible start/finish times, and potential travel reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Driver's license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric speech pathology services across schools, childcare centres, homes and clinic settings, with optional Aged Care exposure.
• Deliver communication support, AAC and eye gaze therapy, swallowing assessments, mealtime plans and modified diets.
• Help manage a predominantly paediatric caseload across NDIS, SDSS, schools and childcare, with 80% community-based and 20% clinic-based work.
• Gradually increase caseload over the first 6 months for all clinicians.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

Speech Pathologist | New Grad or Experienced | Paediatrics & Aged Care

Work with a predominantly paediatric caseload across schools, childcare centres, homes and clinic settings, with the opportunity to diversify beyond NDIS and gain optional Aged Care experience.

• $80,000 - $109,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Predominantly Paediatric Caseload | NDIS, SDSS, Schools & Childcare |Optional Aged Care Exposure
• 80% Community-Based & 20% Clinic-Based
• Gradual increase of caseload over 6 months for all clinicians

Work with a predominantly paediatric caseload across schools, childcare centres, homes and clinic settings, with the opportunity to diversify beyond NDIS and gain optional Aged Care experience.

• $80,000 - $109,000 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Predominantly Paediatric Caseload | NDIS, SDSS, Schools & Childcare |Optional Aged Care Exposure
• 80% Community-Based & 20% Clinic-Based
• Gradual increase of caseload over 6 months for all clinicians

Based from the hub near Rochedale, you’ll work across Brisbane’s south and south-east, supporting children through NDIS, Specialist Disability Support Services (SDSS), education department grants and school referrals. You’ll also have the option to support Aged Care clients through sister company referrals, including mealtime assessments.

Whether you’re a New Graduate seeking a highly supported start or an experienced Speech Pathologist wanting greater caseload variety, you’ll benefit from strong clinical supervision, flexible working arrangements and broad paediatric experience.

Why You’ll Love this Role:

• Diversify Beyond NDIS: Approximately 60% NDIS and 40% SDSS (Specialist Disability Support Services Grants), providing exposure to school and education-funded services alongside traditional NDIS clients.
• Varied Paediatric Caseload: Support children with neurodivergence, developmental delays, genetic disorders, vision and hearing impairments, and non-verbal or partially verbal communication needs.
• Broaden Your Clinical Skills: Deliver communication support, AAC and eye gaze therapy, swallowing assessments, mealtime plans and modified diets. There is also scope for limited Aged Care exposure through sister company referrals if you wish to upskill.
• Hybrid Working: Work approximately 80% in the community across homes, schools and childcare centres, and 20% from the Eight Mile Plains clinic. Community services extend through Brisbane’s south and south-east, including Logan, Redland Bay and Victoria Point, with travel generally around 30 minutes from home.
• Flexibility: Choose your ideal start and finish times, organise your calendar around your caseload and work from home for administration.
• Achievable Client Productivity Expectations:60% of your week will be counted as client productivty hours, which includes client sessions, reports, notes, client-related phone calls and relevant SDSS administration.

New Graduate Support:

Spend your first 4 weeks client-free, shadowing Senior Speech Pathologists before gradually building from around 2 clients per day over your first 6 months. You’ll receive weekly 1:1 supervision with a Senior SP with 10+ years’ experience, ongoing check-ins and work shadowing and clinical Coordinator support.

Support for all Speech Pathologists:

Access up to 50 hours of internal PD annually, fortnightly discipline-specific meetings, alternating multidisciplinary meetings, admin support for bookings and billings, and tailored clinical supervision with a Senior Speech Pathologist with 10+ years’ experience. You’ll also benefit from a flexible CPD allowance and up to 5 days pro-rata CPD leave.

Collaborative Team & Resources:

Join a collaborative team of Speech Pathologists, including experienced senior and early-career clinicians. Three Speech Pathologists utilise the Eight Mile Plains practice throughout the week, creating opportunities for regular connection and support.

The clinic provides multiple treatment rooms, open office space and shared clinical resources, with opportunities to purchase additional resources when required.

Extra Perks:

• Salary: $80,000 – $109,000 + Super, depending on experience
• Travel Reimbursement: $1.02 per kilometre
• Salary Packaging: Through AccessPay, including salary sacrificing towards rent or mortgage
• Additional Benefit: $2,050 annual meals, accommodation and entertainment voucher
• Novated Benefits: Electronics and car leasing options
• Professional Indemnity Insurance: Provided
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks
• Professional Development: Minimum 50 hours internal PD annually
• Flexible Working: Flexible start and finish times plus WFH for administration

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
• SPA membership
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Drivers license and own vehicle

Additional information:

• Paediatrics + Aged Care Exposure - Work with different funding models
• Not-For-Profit Organisation offers your salary + up to $15,900 in benefits
• New Grad Support: 4 Weeks Work Shadowing, Weekly Supervision & Gradual Caseload