Speech Pathology Allied Health Assistant

Speech Pathology Allied Health Assistant

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Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Assistants

About the role

Mater Speech Pathology is excited to offer a new opportunity for an experienced Allied Health Assistant to join our dedicated team on a permanent full-time basis. This is more than just a role, it's a chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Our team works with neonatal, paediatric and adult patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, and we're expanding our services to support families and improve care outcomes in innovative ways.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will be a vital member of our collaborative care team, working closely with Speech Pathologists and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. Your responsibilities will include:

- Delivering treatment (including education) to adult inpatients and outpatients under the direction of a Speech Pathologist

- Supporting projects that enhance the quality and efficiency of Speech Pathology patient care

- Providing compassionate assistance to families with babies admitted to Mater Mothers' Hospitals

- Assisting clinicians with non-clinical tasks, including processing referrals, data entry and auditing

- Developing and maintaining resources

- Setting and packing up clinical resources for the provision of paediatric outpatient assessment and intervention

- Liaising with hospital departments to coordinate services with Speech Pathology (e.g. volunteer support)

This is an ever-evolving role, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and values the power of teamwork to drive innovation and excellence in patient care.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities, especially in multidisciplinary settings

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office

- Initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to work independently

- Previous experience as an Allied Health Assistant and a Certificate III/IV in Allied Health Assistance (highly regarded)

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 - Lucy Lyons and Megan Clayton - Speech Pathology Leads – on 3163 8685.

Applications close on Sunday 14 th 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.

Advertised: 08 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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