If you are an experienced Speech Pathologist who enjoys working with children across a wide range of communication needs, this prospect to work alongside like-minded multidisciplinary colleagues may be for you.

Kids First Children’s Services is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our team of psychologists, OTs, speech pathologists and teachers in Brookvale. This is a full-time role working with children and their families.

The role

You will support a varied paediatric caseload of NDIS participants and private clients. The role is primarily clinic-based, with some opportunities for in-community work supporting children in schools and preschools. Clinical areas include speech sound disorders, developmental language disorder, developmental delay, literacy, AAC, autism, PDA, Down syndrome, and swallowing difficulties.

Key responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive assessments across speech, language, feeding and swallowing

Developing and delivering individualised, evidence-based intervention plans

Setting meaningful goals in partnership with families

Writing assessment reports, NDIS functional capacity and recommendation reports, and clinical notes

Working with teachers to support children’s learning in the classroom

Trialling and implementing AAC systems with families

Collaborating with OTs, psychologists and early intervention teachers on shared cases

Applying a neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred approach

Essential requirements

Recognised qualification in Speech Pathology

Eligibility for Certified Practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia

Minimum three years’ post-qualification paediatric experience as a speech pathologist

Demonstrated experience assessing and treating children with disabilities and developmental delays

Demonstrated experience supporting children with literacy and learning challenges

Experience in an NDIS private practice setting





Experience working with children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Current Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check, or eligibility to obtain them

Current eligibility to hold a Medicare Provider Number

NSW driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Able to commit to a minimum of 18 months in the role

About Kids First

Kids First Children’s Services is a multidisciplinary paediatric practice on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Since 2007 we have supported children and families with communication, learning, behaviour and development. Our speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists and early intervention specialist teachers work together onsite every day and come together weekly for multidisciplinary collaboration and learning.

Our team grows professionally through case conferences, Speech Pathology team hub meetings, and mentoring from our experienced Speech Pathology team leader. Our core values of Care, Kindness, Compassion and Making a Contribution underpin everything we do. After almost 20 years of serving local families, we have strong relationships with schools, preschools, and medical and allied health professionals in our area.

Children make the most progress when they can keep working with the same clinician. For this reason, we ask our speech pathologists to commit to at least 18 months with Kids First. In return, we invest in your professional growth for the long term.

What we offer

$85,000 - $95,000 per annum plus superannuation

Quarterly bonuses linked to clinical excellence

Early Finish Fridays at 12pm every week A professional development budget A dedicated Client Care team that manages bookings and administration

- Full-time, permanent employment, Monday to Friday

How to apply

Visit our website (link below) and send your resume and a cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit for Kids First’s experienced team. We would be glad to hear from you.

📌 Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Brookvale)
🏢 Kids First Children's Servies
📍 Brookvale