Description

Are you a passionate Speech Pathologist keen to work with children with speech, fluency, feeding/swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders? Whether you're newly graduated or an experienced clinician, Start Smart Tasmania offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact by focussing on these particular areas.

Why Join Us?

Start Smart Tasmania is a progressive, multidisciplinary practice with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families. We offer a collaborative work environment where speech pathologists and educators work side by side to support each child's development.

Key Highlights:

Open to early career and experienced Speech Pathologists
Flexible contract options: short-term and long-term considered
Full-time, part time or casual position available
Located in Launceston, with outreach services in Scottsdale available
Develop a paediatric caseload focused on speech, fluency, feeding/swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders

About the Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our growing team. You will work with experienced speech pathologists and literacy/ numeracy staff in a collaborative, family-friendly setting that supports professional development. 

New graduates are encouraged to apply, with structured mentoring and supervision provided to support your transition into both this niche caseload and the private practice context. This is also an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians seeking to relocate or explore private practice in a regional community, and to hone your skills in our specific clinical areas.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia (or provisional status for new graduates)
Current Working with Vulnerable People registration (Tasmania)
Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
Current Australian driver’s licence
Passionate about working with children and their families 
Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills
Willing to meeting immunisation requirements 

A position description may be viewed here