Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist – be, Maleny (Jinibara Country), QLD

Full-time or Part-time | Flexible & Supportive Team | Multidisciplinary Environment

Neurodiversity-Affirming | Relationship-Based | Child-Led Practice

About Us

At be, we do things differently. Based in the beautiful hinterland town of Maleny, on Jinibara Country, (just 30 mins from the Sunshine Coast and 1 hour from Brisbane), our neurodiversity-affirming clinic supports children through connection, co-regulation, play, and real-world functional growth using the DIR Floortime model.

Our team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and allied health assistants work together to deliver meaningful, respectful, relationship-based supports. We also share our clinic with a visiting psychologist and paediatrician, enhancing the wrap-around support available to families.

Why Join Us?

Our Approach

• We focus on play-based, child-led supports that prioritise relationships and emotional safety.
• All team members are trained in DIR Floortime, with support to complete advanced training pathways.
• We actively listen to and learn from the neurodivergent community to continually reflect and improve our practice.

Our Culture

• We are values-driven, flexible, team-oriented, and fun
• Weekly professional development and case conferencing is embedded into our calendar.
• We prioritise supervision, mentoring, and shared reflection.

Our Community

• We believe in finding new ways to support families beyond the therapy room.
• We run free community playgroup for families with young children.
• We're developing Humble Grounds - a not-for-profit coffee hut where 100% of profits go toward improving access to allied health and medical services for local families. (It's a bonus we will have a fully functional coffee hut on site too)

Our Location

• Maleny offers a peaceful, community-minded lifestyle with rolling green hills, vibrant culture, and a strong sense of connection.
• Our clinic is designed with large, flexible spaces, including a purpose-built outdoor play area (with a large sandpit, tree swing, cubby, and vege garden) that encourages creativity and regulation.

The Role: Speech Pathologist

As a Speech Pathologist at be, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming speech pathology services to children and families.
• Work in partnership with our multidisciplinary team to create supports that prioritise connection, co-regulation, and functional communication.
• Provide therapy across a variety of settings: clinic, home, school, childcare, and community.
• Collaborate closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure a consistent and inclusive support system.
• Participate in weekly PD and case conferencing as part of our commitment to ongoing learning and best-practice care.
• Contribute to service development and team-based innovation.
• If desired, take on a leadership and mentoring role with early career therapists, students, and allied health assistants.

About You

We're looking for a Speech Pathologist who brings:

• SPA registration (or eligibility).
• A commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based practice.
• Experience or interest in the DIR Floortime approach (training provided).
• Understanding of Autism, ADHD, developmental differences, and sensory processing challenges.
• A relationship-first mindset, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A flexible, reflective, and team-oriented approach to therapy.

What We Offer

• A culture like no other
• Above award salary.
• Generous PD allowance and paid PD days.
• Access to your own work car and laptop.
• Gradual case-load build-up and Low KPIs.
• Career progression opportunities including leadership, mentoring, and service design.
• Supportive, flexible work environment with part-time and full-time options, including 4 day working week and dedicated admin days.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're excited by the opportunity to do meaningful work in a supportive, values-driven team - and to help shape a service that thinks beyond the traditional - then we'd love to hear from you.

Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter or email us directly