Speech Language Pathologist

About the Company

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers share the same vision – that every child should reach their potential and have access to free allied health services, regardless of where they live.

About the Role

We are seeking passionate Speech Pathologists to join our teams across
Emerald, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Rockhampton, Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore or Caloundra), Mt Isa, Warwick and Dalby.

Whether you are an experienced clinician looking for a new full-time or part-time opportunity or a new graduate, BUSHkids offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's early years through our regional services. You will work with children aged up to 13 years who may be experiencing developmental delays, disabilities, or at risk of educational, emotional or social challenges.

Our early therapy intervention is short-term and goal oriented, delivered through Allied Health and NDIS service streams, with a holistic family centred approach guided by our BUSHkids model of care. Services are provided face-to-face or via telepractice within multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.

2026 Brighter Futures Graduate Program

For graduating clinicians, our two-year 'Brighter Futures' Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice including:

• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring
• Monthly competency based learning modules
• Group supervision and discipline specific meetings
• Gradual caseload in building your confidence to practice
• Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs that includes travelling to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities where aligned with your interests.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology along with eligibility/current registration to SPA

Experience, Skills & Attributes

• Aligned with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable and a genuine passion to work with children in their early years and their families
• Knowledge and experience in family-centred practice, either working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention
• Able to apply effective clinical reasoning and make evidence-based decisions leading to better client outcomes
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills and able to foster positive working relationships
• Able to actively participate and collaborate within a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team
• Able to adapt to change, incorporating performance feedback, and self-awareness in recognising current learning journey
• Able to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and aptitude in sharing knowledge and skills

Additional Requirement

• Current valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers' License
• Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

BUSHkids Benefits

• Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave loading. New Graduates will be offered $90,930 Base + Super and experienced Clinicians up to $107,279 Base + Super
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay)
• Annual PD budget, plus additional PD leave and PD travel allowance
• Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
• Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW

Please include your resume and a written response to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application. A full job description can be downloaded on the BUSHkids website at

Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on receipt of application. Rest assured we are hiring NOW however final applications will close 30th January 2026.

Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on or email

Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.