Speech Pathologist

1 day ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Plena Healthcare Full time

Your Opportunity

Plena Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist, based on the Gold Coast to join our Queensland team of mobile clinicians, servicing Southport to Robina. This part time role (2 days per week) focuses on dysphagia and communication assessments and interventions for adults living in residential aged care.

Whether you are a Recent graduate or an experienced clinician, we offer an engaging, flexible, and supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact on clients living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, post-stroke complications, progressive neurological conditions, and age-related decline.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage your own calendar of appointments with the flexibility to choose work hours and locations
  • Assess and diagnose swallowing and communication difficulties
  • Deliver in-person and telehealth-based interventions
  • Collaborate with your state-based Speech Pathology Team Leader and a close-knit national team
  • Travel opportunities to support clients in regional locations (optional)
  • Advocate for clients' communication needs
  • Provide consultation, education, and support to clients, families, and care teams
  • Liaise with support coordinators and colleagues to ensure comprehensive care

What You'll Need

  • Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
  • Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
  • Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transport
  • Passion for working with older adults and individuals with complex needs

Why Join Plena Healthcare?

With over 20 years of experience, Plena is Australia's leading national allied health provider in the aged care, community, and disability sectors. We're a values-led organisation focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach.

Your Career with Plena Includes:

  • Flexible work arrangements – design a schedule that works for you
  • Competitive salary with annual reviews
  • Extensive professional development support, including:
  • $500 for external PD of your choice
  • Monthly internal PD sessions
  • 1:1 clinical supervision (weekly for new grads)
  • $150 annual health & well-being budget
  • Shine Awards – monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition up to $2,000
  • Treasure Chest Fund – make someone's day with a meaningful surprise
  • Refer-a-Friend Bonus
  • Additional annual leave days
  • Parental Leave

We are an equal opportunity employer, proudly committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, those from all cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

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