Speech Pathologist -Immediate start in a dream position!!

Currimundi, Sunshine Coast, Qld

Speech Therapy (Healthcare & Medical)

Full-time or Part-time positions available

$75,000 - $125,000 per annum + Super + CPD allowance + car allowance + laptop + iPhone + bonus opportunities

Join Our Fantastic Team – Speech Pathologist wanted at Lodestar Therapy!

Lodestar Therapy is a locally owned and operated company that supports people of all ages to enhance their independence and engagement in meaningful life activities. We have a reputation for delivering high quality, people focused, clinic and mobile Allied Health Therapy services on the Sunshine Coast.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our wonderful team, offering unrivalled flexibility, support & opportunities for learning and development.

Our founder is a passionate, equal access employer committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and enjoyable workplace. We encourage neurodivergent therapists, and therapists with disabilities to apply, and bring their lived experience and perspectives to our team.

About Lodestar Therapy

Values Led Organisation: Founded by parents with lived experience in raising neurodiverse children, we understand the importance of high-quality and family focused services. Our founder has 22 years of clinical experience and has created a supportive, collaborative environment where our participants and staff are at the heart of everything we do.

Multidisciplinary Team: Be part of a dynamic team of allied health professionals including occupational therapy, speech pathology, physiotherapy, social work, human services, all supported by a dedicated team of allied health assistants. We work together to provide innovative and cost-effective therapy services.

Flexible, Person-Centered Therapy: We work with each participant to develop personalised therapy plans that reflect their unique needs, goals and aspirations. Provided in their home, school, the community, or at our hub in Currimundi with 3 modern, comfortable clinic spaces.

Choose your own work adventure

For the right person, we create and adapt roles around individual staff members strengths, work interests, life situation and aspirations.

You choose your journey with us for unrivaled flexibility.

WHO? You provide therapy services - focus on an area of specialism or a range of different clinical areas and ages.

WHAT? Your career pathway will be - stay focused on clinical practice or expand into supervision, service development and leadership.

WHEN? You work - full or part-time: organise your working days and hours around your other life commitments.

WHERE? You work throughout the week - WFH, office, tele-health, clinic or community, even whilst travelling!

Why join the Lodestar Therapy team?

Competitive Salary & Remuneration: We offer above-award pay, a generous CPD budget, and a commitment to your professional and career goals.

Thriving Team Culture: Enjoy working alongside supportive and experienced therapists who value teamwork and share a passion for supporting others – staff and participants!

Strong Support System: Access to regular 1:1 clinical supervision, group supervision, and readily available support to help you navigate the trials and tribulations of the NDIS. Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that supports each other to deliver evidence based and best practice therapeutic interventions.

Commitment to Professional Development: We provide in-house training and development in the following areas to help you expand your skills and expertise:

Speech Pathology: Cued Articulation, Key Word Sign, Hanen It Takes Two to Talk & More Than Words Programs, Swallow/Mealtime Management Assessments & Paediatric Feeding.

Opportunities For Innovative Practice: Have an idea or area of practice you wish to develop? Be supported to work on a ‘passion project’; where ideas become action and action becomes innovation!

Relaxed Office and Welcoming Therapy Spaces: We have an open plan office and separate spaces for quiet working. A designated lounge area is provided for staff to relax during breaks. Three ground floor therapy rooms, including extensive resources and therapy tools.

Make A Difference: We are a passionate and experienced team of Allied Health Professionals who strive to enhance the lives of our clients through evidence-based interventions, compassionate and goal directed therapy.

New Graduates Welcome: Whether you're just starting out or are looking to build on your skills, we offer a nurturing environment where you can grow and develop as a clinician.

About You

Essential

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Current driver’s licence and vehicle

Eligible for a Medicare provider number

NDIS Worker Screening Check (or be eligible)

Valid working with children check (or be eligible)

Speech Pathology Australia registration SPA

Preferred

A Speech Pathologist who values delivering quality, genuinely person centered and collaborative services to those we work with, to enable meaningful participation in the things that matter to them the most.

Ability to self-motivate and self-manage, with a strong team ethic.

Advanced oral and written communication skills, and proficient computer skills.

Excellent time management skills.

Motivated to deliver high quality goal-oriented therapeutic services.

Experience working with neurodivergent participants is a plus, but not required – we will provide training and support.

A pro-active and growth-oriented mindset.

NDIS experience is helpful, but not required – we will support your learning and growth in this area!

Additional benefits

Laptop and iPhone provided.

Permanent workstation.

Significant resources, equipment and standardised assessment access.

Travel allowance paid fortnightly (can also claim eligible travel as tax deduction).

Bonus and incentives focused on delivering quality services.

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We welcome confidential enquiries and informal discussions, please contact us to discuss this opportunity further.

Speech Pathology Lead, Laura Mellis: 0498 880 427

Clinical Director, Principal Occupational Therapist: Neisha Sanderson.

Join us today - Discover the benefit of working in an organisation that is committed to enabling our staff to thrive in their careers.

How to Apply
📧Email your CV and cover letter to admin@lodestartherapy.com.au
🌐Visit our website https://www.lodestartherapy.com.au/

Take the next step in your career with Lodestar Therapy and join a team that embraces diversity, collaboration and values their staff.

We can’t wait to meet you! 🌟