About Early Start Australia

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary Allied Health organisation. We are committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to provide the best start for each child to reach their full potential. Our Speech Pathologist work with children and families to maximise development, overcome individual challenges and improve performance in motor skills, self-care, play, school and learning.

What sets us apart

A smooth transition: Whether you’re new or experienced, or inside or outside the sector, we will provide you with a great onboarding experience, a high level of supervision and ongoing support, and a caseload you can ease in to.

Collaborate as one team: Our small and supportive multi-disciplinary team inspires an environment of connection and collaboration – a place to exchange ideas, treatment plans and a holistic approach for our clients.

Never stop learning: With us, you’ll always be growing. Whether you have your sights set on a leadership pathway or extending your clinical practice, our individual development programs are focussed on meeting your career goals.

Work with the brightest: The level of talent across our Allied Health teams is impressive. Have access to world renowned professionals and some of the best brains across Australia.

Balance the way you work: Experience the best of three worlds. Here, you’ll get to enjoy a combination of working in-clinic, in-community and at home. Open to full-time, part-time or 6–12-month contract.

Additional benefits

In addition to a competitive salary up to $110k + super (based on experience), we offer:

• Rostered annual CPD hours including monthly in-house training, free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, paid professional development leave etc
• Great leave benefits including paid parental leave& additional leave options of up to 12 weeks annual leave
• An admin team to manage appointments, invoicing and NDIS changes - freeing you up to do what you do best

• Access to wellbeing activities, rewards and recognition party, end of year celebrations

• Internal and external mentorship opportunities with industry experts  

• Extensive support from a national network of clinicians holding a wide range of areas of expertise

• Products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets
• Flexible start and finish times
• Great team culture
• Live in Victoria but want to move to Geelong for a change of scenery? You may still be eligible for a relocation allowance!

About the role

Reporting to the Practice Principal, you will:

• Provide evidence-based assessments, therapy and intervention sessions to a mixed caseload
• Conduct assessments
• Develop tailored therapy programs
• Provide direct and indirect therapy interventions
• Work closely with key stakeholders providing information, education and support
• Flexibility to work in clinic, schools, home visits and from home outside of face to face time

About you

We welcome both new and experienced Speech Pathologists who have the following:

• Compliance – National Police Check, Working with Children check, NDIS Workers Screening check, First Aid Certificate, Driver’s License & Vehicle
• Relevant qualifications and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents (preferred)

Next steps

Be a part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now or contact Ayesha on 0461 101 104 to request a position description for the role.