Speech Pathologist

A life of participation, opportunity, and choice.

We believe at the core of who we are and what’s important to us, is our people. Generous, caring, compassionate, and resilient, they embody what we do every day. A team that never stops learning or striving to make tomorrow even better than today. With us, you’ll be supported by leaders who understand and care about your journey in our organisation, in our community and beyond.

“They are determined to make a difference in the lives of their clients. And their everyday impact is undeniable.”

At AQ, we focus on strengths-focused, evidence-based approaches to support our clients. Our Speech Pathologists work in multi-disciplinary teams across the business in various settings, from individuals and groups to other organisations and businesses. From Graduates to Senior levels, as a Speech Pathologist with AQ, you’ll develop and deliver strategies and programs to support the development of communication and social interaction skills of autistic people of all ages in various settings.

Building a strong foundation of collaboration in relationships is key to ensuring participation in goal setting, planning, decision making and positively providing information where needed for parents, families and other professionals. This role will also include an element of reporting, including preparing and maintaining assessment, observation, meeting, service data and progress records as required.

Fresh to the industry or just starting your career in Speech Pathology? The support you receive when first starting out can have a massive impact on your career. From the moment you join us, we prioritise your ongoing learning and support!

While our top priority is finding people who share our genuine passion in supporting our clients, here are a few things the right person will be equipped with:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• As travel will be required for the role, you’ll need a current open driver’s licence.

* Please note it is a requirement of this role that you are able to hold a Working With Children Check and a NDIS Workers Clearance.

From flexible working options and wellness programs to professional development and referral incentives, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging.
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance options, with singles through to family coverage options available.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centers all around the country – for you AND your immediate family!
• Be part of an organisation with a practice excellence team dedicated to providing our people with clinical supervision and mentoring.
• You’ll have access to the latest research through our own research and development team.
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering people on the autism spectrum, their families, carers, and the wider community.

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.