Are you looking for a workplace where you can grow your career while making a meaningful difference for children and families?
At bestchance Children’s Therapy Services (CTS), we support children and families through early intervention, therapy and capacity-building supports, working across homes, clinics, schools, kinders and community settings.
Whether you are a new graduate seeking structured mentorship or an experienced speech pathologist wanting a collaborative environment, CTS offers strong supervision, achievable workloads and genuine career development.
What Makes CTS Different?
Exceptional Clinical Support
- Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
- Operational supervision with a Site Lead
- Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration with Occupational Therapists and early childhood specialists
New Graduate Support and Professional Growth
- Structured New Graduate Support Program
- Mentorship from experienced clinicians
- Gradual caseload development
- $1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Clear professional growth pathways
Experienced Clinician Support
- Clinical supervision aligned with professional standards
- Leadership and supervision pathways
- Opportunities to mentor students and graduates
A Role with Variety
Our clinicians work across:
- Clinics
- Homes
- Schools and kinders
- Community settings
- SRF programs and workshops
You will deliver family-centred therapy and coaching, supporting children to develop communication skills and confidence.
A Culture That Puts People First
- Smaller allied health team where you are known and supported
- Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
- Autonomy to manage your caseload and calendar to achieve billable hours per day and inclusive of admin and documentation time
- Travel reimbursement for community visits
Not for Profit Benefits
- Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
- Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
- Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
- Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant Qualifications and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Minimum 2-5 years of experience as Speech Pathologist is highly desirable
- Experience or interested in pediatric therapy
- Experience working in the NDIS sector (Desirable but not necessary)
- Current Working with children check
- NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
- Unrestricted Australian working rights
- Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
- Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- Minimum 3 days of commitment required.
- You must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
Why Our Clinicians Stay
- Realistic KPIs
- Genuine supervision and mentorship
- Strong team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful work supporting children and families
If you are looking for a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while maintaining balance, we would love to hear from you.
About us:
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/
Applications:
Applications for this position close on 15/04/2026
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the team at careers@bestchance.org.au
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people
