About the role
Mater Speech Pathology is currently seeking applications for a passionate Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our team on 12 month maximum term, Part-Time basis working 15 hours per week.

The role is required to deliver evidence based paediatric speech pathology clinical services to infants and young children as a member of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be work in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, working predominantly with infants and children with feeding difficulties.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing
The successful candidate will:

• Analyse and interpret clinical information to differentially diagnose swallowing and feeding disorders and optimally manage these conditions.
• Inform decision making and clinical judgements necessary for design and implementation of appropriate evidenced-based therapeutic management of patients with feeding disorders to achieve positive outcomes in relation to patient, family and organisational goals (e.g. patient flow)

• Deliver routine speech pathology clinical services commensurate with clinical knowledge and skill to assess, diagnose and provide intervention to neonates, infants and children with feeding and swallowing difficulties.
• Undertake clinical decision-making and judgements necessary for design and implementation of appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Integrate knowledge of contemporary evidence-based clinical assessment procedures and intervention approaches and techniques to:
• Work within speech pathology and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic client and family centred care.
• Actively develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise by maintaining and contributing to ongoing professional development as it relates to the clinical activities and responsibilities of the position and the organisation.
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills with a focus on efficiency
• Manage information with accurate documentation of clinical and non-clinical activity
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research as required
• Participate in regular supervision and mentoring.

About you
To be successful within this role you will have the following:

• Hold at least a tertiary degree qualification in Speech Pathology
• Have a current membership or be eligible to become a Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Hold a Blue card.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of neonatal, infant and paediatric feeding disorders, and skills in bottle and breast feeding
• Experience in working with children undergoing tube wean interventions (desirable)
• Understanding of neurodevelopmental and family centred care protocols
• A commitment to quality improvement, evidence-based practice and ongoing learning
• Strong communication, time management and teamwork skills

Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Monday 7th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.