About the role

Play-based Paediatrics is seeking a passionate and experienced Paediatric Speech Therapist to join our small, but dynamic team of Allied Health professionals in Brisbane, Queensland. We believe that parents are experts in the welfare of their children and therapy should not be "one more thing" a child living with disability must just endure. We aim to make our therapy as engaging and fun as possible in as non-clinical a setting as possible. As a full-time Paediatric Speech Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, evidence-based speech therapy services to our young clients, helping them develop essential communication and language skills.

What you'll be doing

Conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify clients' individual needs

Developing and implementing personalised treatment plans to address speech, language, and communication difficulties

Delivering engaging, play-based therapy sessions to help clients achieve their goals

Collaborating with additional allied health team members as well as parents, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to client care

Maintaining detailed client records and providing progress reports and assessments.

Continuously expanding your knowledge and staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in paediatric speech therapy

What we're looking for

A bachelor's or master's degree in Speech Pathology or Speech-Language Therapy

Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Paediatric Speech Therapist, preferably in a clinical or community-based setting

Experience treating children aged 0-3 years is essential

Demonstrated expertise in assessing and treating a wide range of speech, language, and communication disorders in children with differing diagnoses.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Passion for working with children and a commitment to evidence-based, family-centred practice

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Registration with Speech Pathology Australia and a valid Working with Children Check

What we offer

At Play-based Paediatrics, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

1. Competitive salary and employee benefits - includes car and laptop.

2. Ongoing professional development opportunities with - 6 weeks annual leave with 5 days CPD leave with an allowance of up to $4000.

3. Collaborative and supportive work environment

4. Flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and join our passionate team at Play-based Paediatrics!