Speech Pathologist

Commence or continue your Speech Pathologist career with Autism Qld at our brand-new Brightwater school campus 'AQ School Brightwater'.

• Full time contract opportunity (part time considered).
• Experience AQ Brightwaters purpose-built campus - designed through the eyes of student's needs.
• Become part of a growing, connected, and close-knit community of dedicated professionals, where your contributions are valued.
• Benefit from a wide degree of support from an interdisciplinary team of teacher aides, therapists, wellbeing, and behaviour support practitioners.

"The single most important thing that I love about being a part of AQ is that there's such heartfelt passion to see change in the autism community."

Our P-12 independent school has six campuses across the state and is built on a strong foundation of Specialist Teachers, Aides and Allied Health Professionals. Working in a collaborative environment, our dedicated teams offer a tailored, neuroaffirming approach to the learning experience of diverse learners.

We are now welcoming applications from experienced Speech Pathologists for our brand-new campus 'AQ School Brightwater' that opened in Term 1 in January 2025 in Brightwater, Mountain Creek. This position would best suit an experienced practitioner with a confident and empathetic communication style.

As a Speech Pathologist with Autism Qld (AQ) Brightwater school, you will work with teachers and teacher aides and their classes of 6-8 students across our school in a range of different ways. The role can look different day to day. You could be running small group sessions in a classroom or in the playground, supporting staff to implement strategies to enhance students' language and literacy learning, developing personalised resources, working with students to set their own goals or providing information where needed for parents, families and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and/or a willingness to learn about neurodiversity affirming practice. Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Current open driver's licence.

* Please note it is a requirement of this role that you are able to hold a Working with Children Check.

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

• Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging.
• Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance.
• Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country – for you AND your immediate family
• Gain meaningful experience through empowering autistic people, their families, carers, and the wider community.
• AQ Brightwater campus is committed to providing opportunities for supported professional growth, ensuring every team member can reach their full potential.

What are you waiting for? Apply today

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment process.