Speech Pathologist (Warwick) - Making Early Years Count

Speech Pathologist
- Make a Difference Where it Matters Most BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live. As a part-time or full-time Speech Pathologist based in Warwick, you will provide child focused and family-centred early intervention services within a multidisciplinary setting supporting children aged 0–13 years (under our Allied Health stream) who have developmental delays, disability, or are at risk of educational challenges. Working within the BUSHkids Model of Care, you will deliver goal-focused therapy through face-to-face and telepractice services, empowering children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes. What You'll Love About BUSHkids
- Our Benefits
- Versatile work arrangements and realistic, balanced caseloads
- Supportive clinical supervision, mentoring and peer networks
- Collaboration with experienced Allied Health professionals across Queensland
- Annual Professional Development budget available for all staff
- Up to 5 days Career development Leave plus 2 days PD Travel Leave (pro-rata part-time)
- Additional 3 gifted paid leave days over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
- Attractive salary package plus superannuation and portable long service leave
- Graduate Speech Pathologists commence from $90,930 plus superannuation and benefits
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 annually, increasing take-home pay by up to $5,935
- Wellbeing support, resources and professional guidance to help you thrive About You
- A genuine passion for supporting children and families
- Strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and report-writing abilities
- A collaborative and adaptable approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development
- Speech Pathology qualifications and current (or eligible) SPA membership
- Current Paid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Current C Class Driver's Licence
- Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status Most importantly, you will align with our values of being Child-Focused and Family-Centred, Collaborative and Accountable. Graduate Speech Pathologists
- Expressions of Interest Launch your full-time career in 2027 through our 'Brighter Futures Graduate Program' that provides a structured and supportive transition from university into professional practice. The program includes:
- Weekly one-on-one clinical supervision
- Near-peer buddy mentoring and work shadowing opportunities
- Twelve competency-based learning modules
- Discipline-specific meetings and group supervision
- A gradual, supported caseload designed to build confidence and competence
- Opportunities to participate in intake services, research, presentations and community outreach initiatives
- Optional experiences engaging with regional communities and First Nations communities aligned with your interests Your wellbeing, growth and long-term success are at the heart of this program. At BUSHkids we have ongoing Occupational Therapist & Speech Pathologist Opportunities Available! Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking flexibility and support, or an early career clinician looking to build confidence and capability, we would love to hear from you! Join our growing Allied Health multidisciplinary teams based in Warwick, Dalby, Mt Isa, Bundaberg, Emerald or join our Early Childhood Approach/NDIS transdisciplinary teams based in Maroochydore, Caloundra, Gympie, Gladstone, Hervey Bay or Rockhampton. APPLY NOW! All applications will be progressed as they are received. Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to ***********@bushkids.org.au Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7*** We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rfgij