Speech And Language Therapy

Speech and Language Therapist - Relocate to Australia

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Brisbane, Australia
• Salary: Competitive

Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist ready to take your career overseas? Join a leading allied health provider in Australia, and make a meaningful impact while enjoying the lifestyle and opportunities Australia has to offer.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide therapy across communication, literacy, swallowing, language, and social skills.
• Complete assessments, Assistive Technology (AT) recommendations, and reports.
• Collaborate with experienced clinicians across multiple disciplines.
• Utilize streamlined systems to simplify administrative tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Degree in Speech Pathology.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or eligibility.
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)/Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check.
• Driver's licence and reliable car.
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and hybrid work options including telehealth, community visits, and clinic-based work.
• Professional development allowance and paid study leave.
• Relocation support to Brisbane (from anywhere in Australia or overseas).
• Clear career pathways and reliable administrative support.
• KPI and loyalty bonuses.
• Provision of a laptop, phone, and toll pass.
• Annual leave loading.
• Wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + private healthcare discounts.
• Unlimited drinks and snacks at all hubs.
• Regular social events.

Relocation & Registration Information:

• To practice in Australia, SLTs must be registered with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). UK SLTs benefit from a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA), simplifying the process if already registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Registration Timeline: Typically takes 1-6 months, with most processed in around 6 weeks.

Visa Information - Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417):

• Duration: 1 year, extendable up to 3 years.
• Fast processing: 7-30 days.
• Eligibility includes being aged 18-35 years, holding a valid UK passport, applying from outside Australia, having no dependent children during stay, and proof of funds ( AUD $5,000).
• As of 1 July 2024, UK citizens can apply for a second and third Working Holiday visa without needing to complete regional work.