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Job Detail: Speech Pathologist

Brisbane - QLD, Australia - QLD

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Voices Heard – Lives Transformed – Speechie with Purpose

We’re hiring multiple roles across QLD—apply now and be part of something meaningful!

About the role

As a Speech Pathologist, you’ll deliver evidence-based therapy to children and adults with disabilities across a varied caseload. You’ll work closely with families to create personalised therapy plans and provide support in schools, homes, group settings, or via telehealth.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help people communicate, connect, and thrive—whether you’re early in your career or bring years of experience, you’ll be supported to do meaningful, impactful work.

Benefits, perks & wellbeing

Flexible Work Options: Open to both part-time and full-time candidates.
Maximise Your Salary: Benefit from Non-For-Profit Salary Packaging: $15,900 + $2,650 entertainment.
Work-Life Balance: Take 5 weeks of annual leave to relax, refresh, and focus on what matters most.
Generous Parental Leave: After 12 months of service, enjoy 14 weeks of paid maternity leave to support you and your growing family.
Learning Support: Enjoy 10 days of personal development leave, plus a $1,000 allowance to help you expand your skills and knowledge.
Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport, reduced health & general insurance, and discounts via Perkbox.
Supportive Culture: Work in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment with peer supervision and access to clinical teams across multiple states.
Comprehensive Support: Access to a broader clinical services team across NSW, QLD & ACT, with regular peer supervision.

What you’ll bring:

A degree in Speech Pathology and SPA eligibility/ registration.
A person-centred, evidence-based approach focused on real outcomes.
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, families, and teams
Clear, confident communication and teamwork skills
A growth mindset and passion for learning and collaboration
Good organisation and time management to manage a diverse caseload, paediatric to adults.

How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your application.
Applications close: Sunday 4th January 2026

Please include:

Your current CV, and
A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this Speech Pathologist role.

About us

At Northcott Therapy, we support people of all ages with disability to live more independently through evidence-based, family-centred therapy.

Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced therapist, you’ll thrive in our supportive, multidisciplinary team. Enjoy:

Regular supervision and mentoring
2 weeks of professional development leave
A strong local team with access to our broader NSW, QLD, and ACT networks
A capacity-building approach that puts clients first

Join a trusted organisation with 90+ years of impact—where your growth is supported, and your work makes a real difference.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

Want to know more? Check out the Position Description here.

Northcott reviews applications throughout the recruitment process, often before the closing date, and we will advise you of the outcome. For general enquiries about the role, please contact recruitment@northcott.com.au.

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 25 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 5 January 2026. We will continue reviewing candidates up until 24 December 2025, and will resume assessing applications from 5 January 2026. Please note that some advertisements may close prior to 25 December 2025.

Thank you for your support. Northcott wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] .