Job Description
When you join Early Start Australia, you'll be part of an allied heath 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.
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What you'll do at our Toowoomba clinic:
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Therapy Service Delivery
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- Identify and complete assessments appropriate for each client
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- Manage a discipline-specific caseload, including complex clients, using a case management approach
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- Contribute to the selection and maintenance of assessment and therapy resources
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- Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust tailored therapy programs aligned to client goals
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- Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings as required
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- Collaborate with allied health team members to achieve optimal client outcomes
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- Develop and deliver specialised programs such as group therapy and parent workshops
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- Maintain strict adherence to privacy and confidentiality requirements
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- Ensure practice remains aligned with current best practice and contribute to continuous service improvement
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Therapy Programs
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- Completing initial appointments
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- Developing goal plans based on identified support needs
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- Creating measurable, targeted intervention strategies
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- Collaborating with other health professionals where required (e.g. Speech, Psychology)
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- Preparing home and session-based resources and activities
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- Developing session plans as needed
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- Conducting school and home visits when appropriate
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- Monitoring progress and adjusting goals and programs accordingly
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- Completing reviews and reports as required
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- Identifying suitability for additional services or group programs and incorporating into plans where appropriate
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Reporting and Documentation
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- Record all treatment notes and activities in PMS within 24 hours of sessions
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- Provide timely, high-quality reports to stakeholders (e.g.
clients, families, health professionals, NDIA)
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- Ensure reports and correspondence meet ESA standards
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- Report and document client incidents or complaints in the appropriate systems
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Funding and Payments
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- Align therapy plans with available funding and funding types
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- Obtain and review NDIS plans where relevant to inform therapy planning
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- Provide accurate information to support correct invoicing of client-related services
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Professional Development
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- Participate in team meetings, peer reviews, and case discussions at an appropriate cadence
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- Maintain accurate records in line with organisational processes and manager direction
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- Utilise professional development opportunities to build role-relevant skills
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Organisational Requirements
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- Comply with and promote policies relating to WHS, emergency procedures, child safety, and cultural competence
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- Participate in risk identification, assessment, and prevention activities
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- Engage in networking and maintain collaborative relationships with professionals and agencies
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- Maintain discipline-specific registration/membership and adhere to relevant codes of conduct
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- Uphold privacy and confidentiality in line with organisational policy and legislation
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What you'll bring:
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Experience/ Skills:
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- Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
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- Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
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- Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
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- Strong communication and organisational skills
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- Exceptional observational and report writing skills
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- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community
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Qualifications / Compliance:
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- Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology
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- Registration with AHPRA and Registration with SPA
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- NDIS Workers Screening Check
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- Current Drivers' Licence and vehicle
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- Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
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- National Police Check
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- Accredited First Aid Certificate
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What you'll get:
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Flexibility and Wellbeing
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- Flexible hours and compressed work options
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- Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
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- Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
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- Wellbeing support program for you and your family
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Reward and support
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- Competitive salary + bonus program
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- Registration and qualified membership contribution
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- Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
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- Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
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- Work in an workplace that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together
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Growth, your way
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- CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
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- Structured mentoring and leadership programs
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- Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
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- National and global career pathways through the APM Group
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Who we are:
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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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Additional Information
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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📌 Speech Pathologist (Toowoomba)
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📍 Toowoomba