Speech Pathologist

About Early Start Australia

At Early Start Australia, you will join a collaborative allied health team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families nationwide. Supported by knowledgeable leaders and a local team, you will have the flexibility and resources to thrive and develop your career in a way that suits you.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct client-specific assessments and manage a discipline-focused caseload including complex cases through a case management approach.
• Contribute to selecting and maintaining assessment and therapy tools and resources.
• Design, execute, monitor, and adjust individualized therapy programs aligned with client goals.
• Deliver therapy services in various environments such as clinics, homes, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with allied health colleagues to optimize client outcomes and facilitate programs like group therapy and parent workshops.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards consistently.
• Stay current with best practices and engage in continuous service enhancements.

• Develop and manage comprehensive therapy programs including initial assessments, goal setting, targeted interventions, and collaboration with other professionals such as psychologists.
• Prepare session plans and home activities, perform school and home visits, monitor client progress, adjust goals accordingly, and complete necessary reviews and documentation.
• Identify opportunities for additional services or group participation where appropriate.

• Record treatment notes in the practice management system within 24 hours post-session.
• Produce timely, high-quality reports for clients, families, other health professionals, and NDIA stakeholders according to organizational standards.
• Document and report any client incidents or complaints in designated systems.

• Align therapy interventions with clients’ funding plans, review NDIS plans if applicable, and ensure accurate invoicing information is provided.

• Participate actively in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions to support professional development.
• Maintain precise records as per organizational guidelines and management direction.
• Engage in ongoing learning opportunities to enhance role-specific skills.

• Adhere to policies related to workplace health and safety, emergency protocols, child safety, and cultural competence.
• Contribute to risk assessment and prevention activities within the workplace.
• Build and sustain professional networks and collaborations with agencies and professionals in allied fields.
• Maintain relevant registration and memberships with professional bodies and comply with applicable codes of conduct.
• Uphold client confidentiality as mandated by organizational policies and legislation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with solution-focused therapy approaches and early intervention strategies.
• Ability to provide individualized services tailored to each client’s unique needs.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with children, families, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, communication, observational, and report-writing skills.
• Capability to operate both independently in community settings and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology with registrations: AHPRA and Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Compliance requirements including NDIS Workers Screening Check, current driver’s licence and vehicle, Working with Children or Vulnerable People Check, National Police Check, and an accredited First Aid Certificate.

Benefits and Support

• Flexible working hours and compressed workweek options to support work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave allowance of up to 12 weeks and up to 16 weeks of paid primary carer leave.
• Access to wellbeing programs for employees and their families.
• Competitive salary package inclusive of a bonus program and contributions towards registration and professional memberships.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $5,000 if applicable.
• Dedicated administrative support to focus on clinical excellence.
• An inclusive and collaborative multidisciplinary work environment.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including CPD allowance, paid learning leave, mentoring, leadership development, and Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) roles supporting remote Australian communities.
• Career growth possibilities within the broader APM Group network spanning multiple countries and sectors.

About Us

We are a passionate team dedicated to supporting children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full developmental potential through personalized, evidence-based allied health services across communication, motor, cognitive, and social domains. As a registered NDIS provider, our services operate under diverse funding arrangements and benefit from involvement with the APM Group, a global network of over 16,000 professionals committed to improving lives in communities worldwide.