Speech Pathologist

3 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time
Role: Speech Pathology Coach

Location: Cairns, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent, Part-time 0.5FTE=19hrs per week

Are You Passionate About
  • Working as a coach in partnership with educators and other early childhood professionals?
  • Applying your speech pathology knowledge and expertise outside of a traditional clinical model?
  • Working in unique, natural settings to promote positive outcomes for children?

If this resonates, we'd love to hear from you

At Goodstart, we're all about laying the foundation for better lives through amazing early learning experiences, and we know that we can't do that without great people Our team of Allied Health professionals work together with our centre staff to make a real difference for children in those crucial early years.

Our Role

As a Speech Pathologist, you will work in an integrated and holistic way to enhance the outcomes of children. In partnership with the Centre Director, Educators and families, you will engage and support the most vulnerable children and families and focus on targeted capacity building strategies to enhance every child's communication, emergent literacy and social development.

Your Impact
  • Implement evidence-informed capacity building approaches to enhance outcomes for children and families within the early learning and care setting.
  • Work alongside Centre Directors, Educators and other key stakeholders to observe, identify and support the progression of children's learning, development and well-being.
  • As a key member of the care team around the child, communicate and engage regularly with families to support the inclusion and participation of their child.
  • Build linkages with local services and streamline referral pathways into and out of the centre.
  • Attend and participate in Centre Team meetings and contribute to the development of a strong, cohesive team.
  • Maintain close liaison and attend regular supervision with the National Manager – Speech Pathology (**or Speech Pathology, Team Leader)
  • Deliver professional development and contribute to reports, briefings, resources as required.
  • Ensure that all administrative requirements are met and maintained in accordance with Goodstart Early Learning policies and procedures.

You'll Bring To The Table
  • Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology or equivalent
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience
  • Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and coaching skills.
  • Strong understanding of child development (birth - 5 years)
  • Ability to document, analyse and report on relevant key performance indicators.
  • Desirable, but not essential – Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Training Certification

What Goodstart Can Offer You
  • Vehicle Allowance, Laptop and Phone
  • Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (as agreed with line manager)
  • Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
  • Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
  • Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.
  • Free annual flu shot (optional)
  • Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance
  • First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
  • Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
  • Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

How To Apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Partner - Vinisha via email

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

Posting Notes: CAIRNS || QLD || Australia (AU) || | SF:LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time
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