? Speech Pathologist – Brighter Pathways NQ (Townsville) ?
Full-time and part-time positions available

Are you a passionate new graduate or experienced Speech Pathologist looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families? Join our growing, values-driven private practice in Townsville and become part of a team that’s empowering children and families through connection, capacity-building, and community collaboration.

?‍⚕️ About Brighter Pathways NQ

Brighter Pathways NQ is a dynamic and expanding paediatric private practice that supports children and young people from early childhood through to young adulthood. Our values — neuro affirming practice, empowerment, collaboration, honesty, integrity and respect — guide everything we do.

We are deeply committed to:

- Providing family-centred and evidence-based care

- Building autonomy and capacity within families and communities

- Community engagement and upskilling initiatives, including Kindy Uplift programs and support for First Nations families

? About the Role

- Flexible employment: Full time and part-time positions available

- Caseload: Maximum of 24 clients/week (experience and workday dependent)

- Work week: 4.5 days (4 days client-facing + 0.5 day paid admin)

- Holidays: 5 weeks of paid annual leave with options to accrue more time off!

- Service delivery: In-clinic, outreach, and telehealth

- Opportunities to engage with community programs and outreach projects

- Paid mental health days: Care for and nurture your mental health without the worry of using sick leave.

? Key Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality,



evidence-based speech pathology assessment and intervention

- Set meaningful, functional goals in collaboration with clients and families

- Empower caregivers and educators through capacity building

- Work collaboratively with educators, support workers, and other community stakeholders

- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and client records

- Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team culture

- Potential to providing supervision to allied health assistants and speech pathology students

?‍♀️ About You

- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent)

- SPA membership or eligibility

- Current (or willingness to obtain): WWCC, Police Check, First Aid

- Passion for working with children and families in a neuro affirming, strengths-based way

- Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a supportive, collaborative team

? Ask Us About:

- Our New Graduate Program – tailored to kick-start your career the right way

- Paid Professional Development opportunities

- Ongoing supervision and mentoring

- Career progression pathways within our growing team

- Paid mental health days to support your wellbeing

- Flexible working arrangement and hours to support your needs

- Meeting your work needs - Interested in working with adults? See how we can help meet that!

- Extra holidays!

? How to Apply

Email your resume and a brief cover letter to ••••@brighterpathwaysnq.com.au
We’d love to hear from you and chat about how we can support you to thrive in your career.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Townsville)
🏢 Brighter Pathways NQ
📍 Townsville