Speech Pathologist

Cairns, Queensland, Australia on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 7, 2026 Last posted May 7, 2026
Job description

Well established, family-centred child development centre based in Cairns is currently seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their growing team.

This is an opportunity to become part of a friendly and collaborative group of allied health professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

The Team & Workplace:

The centre comprises a multidisciplinary team of over a dozen professionals, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and early childhood educators. The facility offers modern treatment rooms and resources, creating a nurturing environment that supports both clients and staff. The team works closely together, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based speech and language interventions for children.
  • Develop and implement individualised therapy plans that support functional communication outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with families, educators, and other therapists to ensure holistic care.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions.
  • Maintain accurate, professional clinical documentation.

What You’ll Need:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
  • Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
  • Experience in paediatric settings preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while being a proactive team player.

Highly Regarded:

  • Experience working within the NDIS framework.
  • Familiarity with early intervention strategies and child development frameworks.

This is a chance to grow in a nurturing environment that genuinely values work-life balance, professional development, and team collaboration.

If you’re ready to work where your voice matters, please apply below or reach out to Anna at [email protected] for more information.

About this role

Summary

Conduct assessments and deliver speech and language interventions for children in a multidisciplinary team.

Job title

Speech Pathologist

Experience level

preferred

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Cairns, Queensland, Australia; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

speech pathology qualificationsregistration with Speech Pathology Australiacommunication skills

Preferred skills

NDIS experienceearly interventionchild development frameworks

Specializations

paediatricsspeech and languageassessmentintervention
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cairns QLD, Australia

On-site City