About us:

The Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan Speech Pathology Department is a vibrant and innovative team. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe, equitable health care and are passionate about educating the emerging health workforce. We provide clinical services that prioritise the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic management of communication and swallowing disorders to enhance the health and welfare of Central Queenslanders. We support patients across the lifespan through the provision of preventative, diagnostic, rehabilitative and palliative speech pathology services.

About the role:

• Provide high quality clinical speech pathology services to adult and paediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in hospital and out of hospital, in a varied range of clinical locations and models of care.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to speech pathology students, allied health assistants, members of the multidisciplinary team and fellow speech pathologists with emerging skills.
• Contribute to the development of the speech pathology profession and clinical service within the region through participation in quality improvement projects.

About you:

• You must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must demonstrate eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable).
• Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I660608

1. Contact [email protected]

Applications close: Monday. 29 September 2025

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