Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. And with flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

Responsibilities or duties

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.
• Provide direct, family-based, and community-based support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care.
• Engage with families and stakeholders to provide education, support, and advocacy.
• Continuously evaluate and refine your practice to ensure best-practice service delivery.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and current SPA registration.
• A passion for working with children and families to achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a diverse, team-based environment.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Experience with paediatric clients and confidence working closely with families is highly valued.
• Up-to-date compliance checks (or willingness to obtain): WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence & Vehicle.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Flexibility and Wellbeing: Flexible hours and compressed work options, Up to 12 weeks annual leave, Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave, Wellbeing support program for you and your family.
• Reward and support: Competitive salary + bonus program, Registration and professional membership contribution, Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable, Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best. Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together.
• Growth, your way: CPD allowance + paid professional development leave, Structured mentoring and leadership programs, Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas, National and global career pathways through the APM Group.

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.
• Provide direct, family-based, and community-based support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, outcome-focused care.
• Engage with families and stakeholders to provide education, support, and advocacy.
• Continuously evaluate and refine your practice to ensure best-practice service delivery.

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a diverse, team-based environment
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail
• Experience with paediatric clients
• Confidence working closely with families

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Current SPA registration
• Up-to-date compliance checks (or willingness to obtain): WWCC, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence & Vehicle