About BUSHkids We are a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional and rural children across Queensland for 90 years. Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers share the same vision – that every child should reach their potential and have access to free allied health services, regardless of where they live. About the Opportunity Whether you are an experienced or early career Speech Pathologist looking for a new full-time/part-time position, or a new graduate, BUSHkids offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in children's early years through our regional services. You may be working with children up to 13 years age with mild to moderate developmental delays, disabilities, or at risk of educational, emotional or social challenges. Early intervention is goal oriented and delivered in short-term therapy blocks either through our Allied Health or NDIS service streams, taking a holistic family centred approach guided by our BUSHkids model of care. Therapy sessions are either provided face-to-face or via telepractice within our multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams. Currently we are seeking passionate Speech Pathologists to join our teams across Sunshine Coast (Maroochydore or Caloundra), Emerald, Gladstone, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Rockhampton, Mt Isa, Warwick and Dalby. 2026 Brighter Futures Graduate Program For graduating clinicians, our two-year ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice including: Weekly 1:1 supervision Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring Monthly competency based learning modules Group supervision and discipline specific meetings Gradual and realistic caseload building your confidence to practice Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs. This could include travelling to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities aligned with your interests Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology along with eligibility/current registration to SPA Key Capabilities & Attributes Alignment with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable with a genuine passion for supporting children in their early years and their families Knowledge and experience in family-centred practice, either working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention Applies effective clinical reasoning and makes evidence-based decisions that leads to improved client outcomes Possesses strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive working relationships Excellent written communication and report writing skills Willingness to actively participate and collaborate within a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team Can adapt to change, incorporating performance feedback, and demonstrates self-awareness in their professional learning journey Capable of working independently while effectively managing time and workload Committed to ongoing personal and professional development with an aptitude to share skills and knowledge with others Additional Requirement Current valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement) Current C Class Drivers' License Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status BUSHkids Benefits An attractive base salary commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave loading. New Graduates will be offered $90,930 Base Super. Experienced Clinicians up to $107,279 Base Super Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay) Annual PD budget, plus additional PD leave and PD travel allowance (pro-rata part-time) Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time) Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW! Please include your resume and a written response to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application. Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed on receipt of application. Rest assured we are hiring NOW however final applications will close 30th January 2026. Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.
