Speech Therapist

DCC Industry Group; Toowoomba Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration 90k-115k AUD per year

Superannuation

Professional development budget AUD 2,

Flexible service delivery

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DCC Industry Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to deliver evidence-based, participant-centred therapy across clinics, schools, homes, and via telehealth in Queensland. You will support NDIS participants and community members to unlock communication potential, with supervision, mentoring and a generous PD budget.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with Psychologists, OTs, and Therapy Assistants, delivering holistic care and contributing to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Therapy.
• Current SPA Registration.
• 2+ years' experience as a registered Speech Therapist.
• Working with Children Check (QLD Paid Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver’s licence (P2 or Opens Australian).
• Eligible for a Medicare provider number.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong organisational, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced assessment and therapy to clients with complex communication and neurological needs.
• Handle diverse cases for children and adults with neurological, sensory, and physical conditions.
• Conduct assessments (formal/informal), set therapy goals, and develop individualised intervention plans.
• Trial and recommend augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.
• Develop supportive resources for clients and families.
• Work with community groups, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support client goals.
• Complete clinical documentation and Medicare/NDIS reports, maintain patient records.
• Contribute to team growth, supervision, and service improvements.
• Provide training to carers, educators, and families; participate in outreach.
• Engage in service development, project implementation, and productivity monitoring.

Skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Speech Therapy degree

SPA Registration

Job description

About the Role

As a Speech Therapist at DCC, you’ll play a vital role in delivering evidence-based, participant‑centred therapy across a diverse and dynamic clientele. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults within clinics, schools, homes, or via telehealth, you’ll support NDIS participants and community members to unlock their communication potential.

This is more than just a job, it’s a career opportunity in an organisation that invests in your growth. You’ll receive structured supervision, ongoing mentoring, and a generous professional development budget to help you become the clinician you aspire to be.

Day‑to‑day will include:

• Provide advanced assessment and therapy to clients with complex communication and neurological needs.

• Handle diverse cases for children and adults with neurological, sensory, and physical conditions.

• Conduct assessments (formal/informal), set therapy goals, and develop individualised intervention plans.

• Trial and recommend augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices and develop supportive resources for clients and families.

• Work closely with community groups, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support client goals and service quality.

• Complete clinical documentation, reports for Medicare/NDIS, and maintain patient records using Cliniko.

• Contribute to team growth, provide feedback, engage in supervision, and support service improvements.

• Provide training to carers, educators, and families, and participate in outreach such as workshops and educational visits.

• Engage in service development, project implementation, productivity monitoring, and other delegated tasks.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants, all driven to deliver holistic, outcomes‑focused care.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Therapy

• Current SPA Registration

• 2+ years' experience as a registered Speech Therapist highly regarded

• Working with Children Check (QLD Paid Blue Card) and NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card) or willingness to obtain

• Current P2 or Opens Australian driver's licence (essential for travel between sites)

• Eligible for a Medicare provider number

• National Police Check or willingness to obtain

• Nationally recognised First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain

• Strong organisational, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

• A positive, client-centred approach to therapy

About DCC

At DCC Industry Group, we’re committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous‑led organisation and NDIS‑registered provider, we deliver person‑centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.

Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence‑based support that creates lasting outcomes.

When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration of $90k - $115k per annum based on experience, plus superannuation, plus $2500 professional development budget to support you in your continued growth in your career.

• A purpose‑driven work environment where culture, community, and healing guide everyday practice

• Professional development, supervision, mentoring, ongoing training, and peer learning opportunities within a supportive team and collaborative company culture

• Flexible service delivery modes: in‑clinic, in‑home, community‑based, and telehealth to fit varied client needs

• Opportunity to make a real, positive impact alongside skilled practitioners who represent our values

• Relocation assistance can be provided if you are located outside of the region or country.

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people.