Clinical Lead Speech Pathology

• Cairns | Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity
• Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging | Increase your take-home income
• Discounted Gym Membership | Stay active for less
• Discounted Health Insurance | Prioritise your well-being with great savings
• Career Progression | Grow your career with development and leadership pathways
• Career Development | Access ongoing training, support, and learning opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture | Join a values-driven team that genuinely cares
• KM Reimbursement | Get reimbursed for work-related travel

About us...

At Royal Rehab LifeWorks Community, we're redefining health and wellbeing.

As part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading charity with over 125 years of innovation in rehabilitation and community support services, we are committed to empowering individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence-based care and lifestyle medicine.

In a time of change across the healthcare landscape, finding the right environment to grow your allied health career is more important than ever.

At Royal Rehab, we're proud to offer something that sets us apart: a secure, future-focused workplace backed by the strength of a large, values-driven not-for-profit—with opportunities to support a diverse caseload including Medicare, private health, self-funded clients - with opportunities that go beyond just community-based NDIS work.

About the role.. 

The Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Pathology holds a pivotal position responsible for providing comprehensive clinical leadership, governance, and oversight to our team of Speech and Language Pathologists at Royal Rehab LifeWorks. This role is dedicated to enhancing best practice standards, fostering practitioner development, and ensuring top-tier clinical services.

This role will be critical to the growth of the Speech Pathology in our community locations and work with the Regional Manager and Team Leads to recruit, hire and support development of Speech therapy Services across all locations. The position will also have a small but manageable clinical caseload. If you are an experienced Speech Pathologist with skills in supervision, service development and business growth this is an amazing opportunity to lead and develop a team. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders within a therapeutic support framework to empower customers with complex allied health needs.
• Deliver customised Speech and Language pathology services in line with organisational values and the individualized, person-centered, and strength-based approach of our Service Delivery model.
• Offer clinical guidance and supervision to Speech and Language Pathologists, optimize client plans using evidence-based practices, and lead training sessions to enhance team skills and foster professional development among Speech therapy staff.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to craft personalized treatment plans, integrating input from families and caregivers to ensure holistic care for clients with complex needs.
• Conducts and completes relevant therapeutic reports, functional and therapy assessment and information gathering with customers to develop reports relevant to NDIS needs.
• Stay updated on Speech therapy developments, establish clinical standards, and create resources to enhance customer experience while conducting routine audits for quality assurance.

About you.. 

We seek a self-motivated and friendly individualwho brings extensive clinical expertise and leadership skills to the table. With a deep commitment to improving customers lives, you will foster professional growth within your team and ensure the highest standards of care.

You thrive on staying at the forefront of our field, adapting to evolving standards, and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders. With a passion for making a difference, your dedication to person-centered care, ongoing learning, and resource development ensures exceptional outcomes. 

Essential Criteria: 

• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Tertiary level qualifications in Speech Therapy
• Proven experience leading, mentoring and motivating a team
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong commitment and professionalism to customer centred care
• Highly motivated and a positive attitude
• Current driver's license

Your Royal Rewards

• Cairns | Full-Time Opportunity
• Competitive Salary + Salary Packaging | Increase your take-home income
• Meals & Accommodation Savings | Use your salary packaging benefits to claim meals and accommodation
• Discounted Gym Membership | Stay active for less
• Discounted Health Insurance | Prioritise your well-being with great savings
• Career Development | Access ongoing training, support, and learning opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture | Join a values-driven team that genuinely cares
• KM Reimbursement | Get reimbursed for work-related travel

We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since

What's next…

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and  APPLY NOW to start your journey with us    

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.  

The successful applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children check, employment history and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.