Job Description
When you join Early Start Australia, you'll be part of an allied health team that's in it together.
A local team that's right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work.
From small shifts to life‐changing breakthroughs, you'll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia.
With flexibility and support to thrive, you'll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.
What you'll do at our Launceston clinic:
Therapy Service Delivery
Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client
Manage a discipline‐specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case‐management approach
Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources
Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals
Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required
Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes
Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements
Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement
Therapy Programs
Complete initial appointments
Develop goal plans based on identified support needs
Create measurable, targeted intervention strategies
Collaborate with other health professionals where required (e.g., Speech, Psychology)
Prepare home and session‐based resources and activities
Develop session plans as needed
Conduct school and home visits when appropriate
Monitor progress and adjust goals and programs accordingly
Complete reviews and reports as required
Identify suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporate into plans where appropriate
Reporting and Documentation
Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions
Provide timely,



high‐quality reports to stakeholders (e.g., clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)
Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards
Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems
Funding and Payments
Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types
Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning
Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client‐related services
Professional Development
Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence
Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction
Utilise professional development opportunities to build role‐relevant skills
Organisational Requirements
Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence
Participate in risk identification, assessment, and prevention activities
Engage in networking and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals and agencies
Maintain discipline‐specific registration/membership and adhere to relevant codes of conduct
Uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with organisational policy and legislation
What you'll bring:
Experience & Skills
Demonstrated experience in solution‐focused therapy and early intervention
Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders




Strong communication and organisational skills
Exceptional observational and report‐writing skills
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and autonomously in the community
Qualifications & Compliance
Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology
Registration with AHPRA and SPA
NDIS Workers Screening Check
Current Driver's Licence and vehicle
Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
National Police Check
Accredited First Aid Certificate
What you'll get:
Flexibility and Wellbeing
Flexible hours and compressed work options
Up to 12 weeks annual leave
Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
Wellbeing support programme for you and your family
Reward and Support
Competitive salary + bonus programme
Registration and qualified membership contribution
Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together
Growth, Your Way
CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
Structured mentoring and leadership programmes
Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
National and global career pathways through the APM Group
We're a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0‐16 to reach their full potential.
Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence‐based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development.
We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models.
As part of the APM Group, we offer the scale and stability of a global organisation, with the feel of a local team.
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📌 Speech Pathologist (Launceston)
🏢 Early Start Australia
📍 Launceston