Speech Language Pathologist

3 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Tagai State College is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This unique role offers the opportunity to support students with Cultural and Linguistic Diversity across the Torres Strait.

You'll use your educational expertise and passion for
communication development to make a real difference in remote school communities. Travel to outer islands by various modes of transport is a key part of this rewarding position. Relocation costs and accommodation on Thursday Island will be negotiated.

Apply now to help empower students and support learning across one of Queensland's most diverse and dynamic regions.

The Speech Language Pathologist reports to the base school Principal for operational and administrative matters and to either the Senior Advisor, Speech Language Pathology or the Senior Speech Language Pathologist (Supervisory) on all professional practice and clinical matters.

  • Support students to achieve their potential using evidence-based contemporary speech language pathology knowledge and frameworks to assist schools to identify and make reasonable adjustments and use inclusive teaching strategies. These adjustments enable students with speech language communication difficulties to access the curriculum and participate in the full range of school life.
  • Collaborate, liaise, and negotiate with school leaders, teachers, other service providers, and the supervising speech language pathologist to identify and assess school and student needs, and develop and implement speech language pathology services across schools.
  • Participate as an active member in education teams within schools to ensure the delivery of a range of high quality, evidence-based contemporary speech language pathology services to enhance learning outcomes for students with speech language communication difficulties.
  • Utilise professional knowledge and skills to deliver professional speech language pathology services in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, professional standards and guidelines.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Submit Your Application:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 1-2-page statement outlining your suitability for the role

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

  • Speech Language Pathologist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese Of Cairns Full time

    Speech Language Pathologist Commencement Date: September 2025 (Negotiable)Employment Type: Full Time Permanent (part-time may be negotiable)Salary Range: $100,600- $159,917 gross per annum - plus 12.75% superannuation employer contribution Closing Date for Applications: This is an active advertisement with no official end date.Applicants will be interviewed...

  • Speech Language Pathologist

    1 week ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Catholic Education - Diocese of Cairns Full time $100,600 - $159,917 per year

    Speech Language PathologistCommencement Date:September 2025 (Negotiable)Employment Type:Full Time Permanent (part-time may be negotiable)Salary Range:$100,600- $159,917 gross per annum - plus 12.75% superannuation employer contributionClosing Date for Applications:This is an active advertisement with no official end date. Applicants will be interviewed upon...

  • Speech Pathologist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Mediix Full time

    Well established, family-centred child development centre based in Cairns is currently seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their growing team.This is an opportunity to become part of a friendly and collaborative group of allied health professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families.The Team &...

  • Speech Pathologist

    3 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Mediix Full time

    Well established, family-centred child development centre based in Cairns is currently seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join their growing team.This is an opportunity to become part of a friendly and collaborative group of allied health professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families.The Team &...

  • Graduate Speech Pathologist

    1 day ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Arriba Group Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

    Make a real impact. Help people live bigger lives.LiveBig is a specialist allied health provider. We support people with disability through therapy and assessments—at home, in the community, and via telehealth. We work across four states and nationally.We're looking for a passionate Graduate Speech Pathologist to join our Cairns team.What you'll...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

    Role: Speech Pathology CoachLocation: Cairns, QLDEmployment Type: Permanent, Part-time 0.5FTE=19hrs per weekAre You Passionate AboutWorking 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...

  • Speech Pathologist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    Generous professional development support, including supervisionOpportunity to work in a hybrid modelSpeech Pathologist - Cairns, Queensland.Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time.Practice Information:This organisation is a provider of allied health care for people living in regional, rural and remote communities. They believe a person's health should not...

  • Senior Speech Pathologist

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    A fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive and welcoming business that truly values your contribution.Job Title: Senior Speech Pathologist – Cairns, Queensland.Hours: Permanent - Full TimePractice Information:This organisation is committed to providing quality therapy services in rural and remote communities in North Queensland and across...

  • Speech Pathologist | Mixed Ages | Earn up to 122,000

    2 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Gorilla Jobs Full time $100,000 - $122,000 per year

    Join this well-established Allied Health Organisation passionate about providing high-quality healthcare to patients within their immediate and remote communities Salaries starting at $100,000–$122,000 + $1200 CPD + BenefitsMixed-age caseload in clinic and community settingsFortnightly Supervision & Fortnightly in-house team trainingWe love this clinic...

  • Speech Pathologist Paediatrics

    4 weeks ago

    Cairns, Queensland, Australia Health Workforce Queensland Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for the right Speech Therapist (Paediatrics) to join the team and be part of an innovative and fun team whilst progressing in your career.Job Title: Speech Pathologist Paediatrics - CairnsJob Type: Permanent Full TimeAfter Hours Requirements: NoPractice Information:This fast-growing multi-disciplinary allied health team...