Speech Language Pathologists | Graduate Position (Brisbane)

Deaf Connect is seeking Speech Language Pathologists to join our Brisbane team. This exciting role would suit a new graduate SLP who is passionate about working with deaf and hard of hearing infants and children, and wants to be part of a committed and dynamic interdisciplinary team. 

Our Therapy & Family Services team provides speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, psychology, and teacher of the deaf services across a number of programs, including NDIS. 

Main responsibilities of the role include: 

• Assess children in accordance with assessment schedule and write formal reports  
• Plan and develop programs to meet the needs of the child  
• Implement therapy programs  
• Provide appropriate, timely and effective clinical management  
• Maintain up-to-date case notes and progress reports  
• Work independently and cooperatively within a transdisciplinary model 
• Providing family-inclusive support 

Benefits of working as an SLP at Deaf Connect: 

• Guaranteed supervision and professional development allowance  
• Manageable caseload with admin time built into sessions 
• Opportunities to pursue research projects 

In your application, let us know if you have the following:  

• Tertiary qualifications in speech language pathology 
• A strong interest in working with deaf and hard of hearing children 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively within a flexible structure 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills  
• Registration or willingness to register with Speech Pathology Australia 
• Eligibility for NDIS Worker Screening check and QLD Blue Card 
• Driver’s license and own vehicle (milage reimbursed).

Deaf Connect is the largest whole-of-life service provider for Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing Australians, with offices across Queensland and NSW, as well in Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne and Perth.  

We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language. 

We offer an attractive benefits program including:  

•  Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay  
• Flexibility regarding working arrangements 
• Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia  
• Free annual flu vaccinations  
• Free comprehensive online learning portal  
• Financial support to learn Auslan and gain nationally recognised qualifications through our own Registered Training Organisation  
• Free financial wellness support through our default super fund  

Join our innovative, collaborative and supportive team and know that your contribution is making a difference to the lives of Deaf and hard of hearing Australians.     

Please submit your application online today!  

To apply you must submit the following: 

• Either a Cover Letter or Auslan recording outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements as outlined in the position description (no more than 1.5 pages or 5 min Auslan recording)    
• An up-to-date resume including your name, contact details, employment history and qualifications.     

If you have further questions about the role, you can contact our friendly People and Culture team on hr@deafconnect.org.au    

Position Description

Deaf Connect is an equal opportunity employer. The successful candidate will require a NDIS WC and to provide evidence of Covid-19 vaccination prior to commencement.