About the role

Mater Health Hub Springfield is currently seeking applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatrics) to join the team on a fixed-term (12 months), part-time basis (2 days per week).

The Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatrics) at Mater Health Hub Springfield will provide high level clinical services to patients with swallowing and communication difficulties, in a private practice style setting. This position is required to independently assess and treat patients with minimal direct clinical supervision. The role will work with the Manager, Mater Health Hub Springfield to assist in growing the paediatric speech pathology service.

(HP4) Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 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

• Deliver high level evidence-based speech pathology assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients in a private paediatric outpatient setting, with minimal direct clinical practice supervision.
• Undertake clinical decision-making and judgements necessary for design and implementation of appropriate evidence-based interventions.
• Work to develop and grow the paediatric speech pathology service, with various service development activities, aligned with overarching strategy of Mater Health Hub Springfield and in consultation with the Manager, Mater Health Hub Springfield.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively within the health care team, with clients, parents and other stakeholders including referring doctors (for example general practitioners).
• Demonstrate excellent time management and organisational skills with a focus on efficiency.
• Formulate clinical reports including correspondence back to referring practitioners.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to less experienced speech pathology staff.

About you

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

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Speech Pathology.
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Hold a Blue card.
• Demonstrated significant experience in provision of speech pathology services to a paediatric caseload across a range of ages and conditions, ideally within a private outpatient setting.
• Proven ability to assess and treat a range of clinical presentations, confidently and with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in growing a clinical service.
• Advanced communication skills including experience in fostering engagement with patients, family and other stakeholders.

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact - Mandy Carr on (07) 3163 3760.

Applications close on 29th September 2025. Please note, we may contact applications 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.

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