Ready to take the next step in your Speech Pathology career? Join a warm, multidisciplinary team in Cairns where you'll enjoy clinical autonomy, professional growth, and genuine work–life balance.
About the Role
As a
Speech Pathologist
at Little Sparrows Therapy, you'll manage a wide-ranging 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 professional 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 ****** or
call **************
.
A Glimpse of Cairns Life

📌 Speech Language Pathologist (Queensland)
🏢 Little Sparrows Therapy
📍 Queensland