Ready to take the next step in your Speech Pathology career? Join a warm, multidisciplinary team in Cairns where you'll enjoy clinical autonomy, skilled growth, and genuine work–life balance.

About the Role

As a Speech Pathologist at Little Sparrows Therapy, you'll manage a varied caseload across clinic, school, and community settings, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and a direct mentor with 1 on 1 weekly mentoring.

You'll have the freedom to shape your clinical interests, whether in AAC, literacy, speech sound disorders, or early language. All while growing your skills through collaborative practice and 1-on-1 skilled mentoring from a senior speech pathologist.

This role suits a Speech Pathologist who is looking to join a close-knit team that values collaboration and lifelong learning.

In this role, you will:

- Deliver assessment and intervention for clients with speech, language, and communication needs. Caseload is 80% paediatric and 20% Adult.

- Build strong relationships with families and educators to support meaningful outcomes for all clients under your care

- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and support staff to deliver holistic care

- Contribute to team case reviews, clinical projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

- Manage your own schedule with flexibility and support from an amazing client support team

- Participate in in-house mentoring and fortnightly training seminars to enhance your clinical skills and professional development

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

- Eligibility for or current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia

- Good clinical reasoning, time management, and communication skills

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

- Driver's licence & reliable car for school or community visits





- Working with Children's Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain)

What We Offer

- Generous $5,000 signing bonus paid upfront

- Above-market remuneration and benefits, aligned to your experience

- Eligible for up to $10,000 in regional professional development funding to support your growth

- A supportive team culture with ongoing mentorship and case collaboration

- 1 Hour lunch breaks to give you time to run errands or unwind and catch up with the team

- Dedicated professional development allowance and internal/external training support

- Access to a discount program to save you money on products and services

- Purpose built clinic space with sensory and movement gyms with swings and climbing equipment for self-regulation activities

- Your Own Clinic room that you are free to decorate as you wish. No sharing or hot desking

- Access to a comprehensive assessment and resource library

- Dedicated Client Support Team managing client enquiries, bookings and payments, so you can focus on what you do best

- iPad, laptop, and a monthly department resource budget for new equipment and materials

- Flexible scheduling to support a healthy work–life balance

- A collaborative, family-oriented workplace where your ideas are heard and valued

- Exposure to diverse caseloads in paediatrics (and occasional adult clients)

- Monthly team social events we affectionately call "Friyays" ?

How to Apply

Click "Apply" and attach a copy of your:

- Your CV; and

- a cover letter

In your cover letter, briefly share:

- What inspired you to become a speech pathologist

- Your experience and areas of clinical interest (early childhood, literacy, AAC etc)

Book a Discovery Call

If you would like to request a 15-minute Discovery Call to learn more about the role and our clinic before applying, send us an email at *******@littlesparrows.com.au or call (07) 4019 2***.

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