Collective Growth in Gladstone seeks a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist to lead and grow our allied health team. You will develop discipline-specific templates and resources and help plan future services for our clients.

You will supervise graduates, manage complex caseloads, engage with stakeholders, and drive high-quality documentation while promoting child-safe practices and cultural respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Collective Growth in Gladstone is seeking a registered psychologist to deliver evidence-based interventions across paediatrics, adolescents, and adults. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, including cognitive and ASD/ADHD evaluations, and prepare diagnostic and functional reports for referring professionals and funding bodies.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team with Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists, participate in case discussions and service planning, manage a

Key Responsibilities

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including:
• Cognitive assessments (e.g. IQ testing)
• Autism diagnostic assessments (e.g. ASD assessments)
• ADHD assessments
• Mental health and behavioural assessments
• Prepare high-quality diagnostic and functional reports for referring professionals and funding bodies.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists.
• Participate in case discussions, stakeholder meetings, and service planning.
• Manage a varied caseload across paediatrics and adult populations.
• Support the development of assessment frameworks, templates, and clinical resources.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to early career psychologists or provisional psychologists (if appropriately endorsed).
• Contribute to ongoing service development and innovation within Collective Growth.
• Maintain accurate, ethical, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Promote and uphold a child-safe and culturally respectful environment.

Requirements

• General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (Clinical endorsement highly regarded but not essential).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a registered psychologist.
• Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

About the Company

• Collective Growth is an allied health support service taking root (plant puns intended) in Gladstone, inspired by the growing needs of our community. We were established in response to the limited health services available for the increasing needs of people in the area and are now expanding to support individuals across all age groups. Our mission is to nurture and develop both our team and the community around us.
• Our vision is to create a vibrant environment where our staff are enthusiastic to work, clients look forward to visiting, and families thrive together. We deeply value each member of our team and are committed to fostering both personal and professional growth. Supporting and empowering our staff is at the heart of what we do.
• At Collective Growth, we offer a range of services through NDIS, Medicare, and standard billing options. Our dedicated team of health professionals collaborates to provide comprehensive assessments for functional and diagnostic purposes, including support letters and reports for general practitioners, doctors and psychiatrists. We are committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic services to individuals and their families.

Benefits of Working at Collective Growth

• A growing business with personalised team interactions
• Supervision and dedicated staff development.
• Ongoing efforts to enhance staff support and work-life balance.
• A family-focused organisation that values you and your family.
• Relocation allowances and support are available - please inquire for details.
• Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle, with stunning beaches, scenic parks, and a thriving local community, making it an ideal place to live and work.
• SHORT COMMUTES
• Enjoy quick travel times to work and leisure spots, enhancing your work-life balance.
• AMAZING BEACHES
• Relax and enjoy a day at Tannum Sands or take a short trip down to the Stunning Agnes Waters/1770.
• AFFORDABLE LIVING
• Benefit from a range of housing options at various price points, supporting affordable living.
• ARTS AND CULTURE
• Engage in rich cultural experiences through galleries, museums, and festivals.
• IDEAL FOR FAMILIES
• Safe, accessible, and family-friendly environment for all ages.
• THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITY
• Experience a welcoming, close-knit community that makes you feel at home.

Job Summary

At Collective Growth, we are passionate about fostering collaboration among allied health professionals and building a dynamic team dedicated to client care. We are excited to invite applications for a Senior Speech and Language Pathologist to join our growing team of professionals. In this role, we will seek your support regarding developing discipline specific templates, resources, and planning future services from Collective Growth.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions that support clients and their families.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills in your interactions with individuals of all ages, families, stakeholders, and fellow team members.
• Attend stakeholder and management meetings to represent the Speech Pathology perspective.
• Manage a caseload of clients with disabilities, including those with autism, behavioural challenges, physical impairments, and more.
• Participate in the assessment and evaluation of clients.
• Ensure high-quality documentation
• Identify and communicate opportunities for professional development that would benefit the service.
• Actively promote and maintain a child-safe environment.
• Report any concerns regarding child abuse or neglect in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1999.
• Demonstrate respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's cultural identity.
• Complete regular child safety and anti-discrimination training.
• Clinical leadership skills to support the service.
• Support for supervising developing clinicians.
• Creating and supporting new innovative ideas to support the growth of the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor new graduate Speech Pathologists and allied health assistants.
• Offer the supervision of at least one student placement for a Speech Pathologist per year.
• Provide feedback to the team on policies and procedures such as documentation practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

Current Speech Pathology Australia membership.

Valid driver's license and access to a car.

A current Working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain this).

3-5 years working as a Speech Pathologist minimum

About the Company

Collective Growth is an allied health support service taking root (plant puns intended) in Gladstone, inspired by the growing needs of our community. We were established in response to the limited health services available for the increasing needs of people in the area and are now expanding to support individuals across all age groups. Our mission is to nurture and develop both our team and the community around us.

Our vision is to create a vibrant environment where our staff are enthusiastic to work, clients look forward to visiting, and families thrive together. We deeply value each member of our team and are committed to fostering both personal and professional growth. Supporting and empowering our staff is at the heart of what we do.

At Collective Growth, we offer a range of services through NDIS, Medicare, and standard billing options. Our dedicated team of health professionals collaborates to provide comprehensive assessments for functional and diagnostic purposes, including support letters and reports for general practitioners, doctors and psychiatrists. We are committed to delivering exceptional therapeutic services to individuals and their families.

Benefits of Working at Collective Growth

A growing business with personalised team interactions

Supervision and dedicated staff development.

Ongoing efforts to enhance staff support and work-life balance.

A family-focused organisation that values you and your family.

Relocation allowances and support are available - please inquire for details.

Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle, with stunning beaches, scenic parks, and a thriving local community, making it an ideal place to live and work.

SHORT COMMUTES

Enjoy quick travel times to work and leisure spots, enhancing your work-life balance.

AMAZING BEACHES

Relax and enjoy a day at Tannum Sands or take a short trip down to the Stunning Agnes Waters/1770.

AFFORDABLE LIVING

Benefit from a range of housing options at various price points, supporting affordable living.

ARTS AND CULTURE

Engage in rich cultural experiences through galleries, museums, and festivals.

IDEAL FOR FAMILIES

Safe, accessible, and family-friendly environment for all ages.

THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITY

Experience a welcoming, close-knit community that makes you feel at home.