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Speech Pathologist – Experienced or New Grad - Longreach, Queensland

Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time

Relocation and Benefits:

- Relocation assistance
- $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy
- Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service
- 5 weeks annual leave + leave loading paid

Practice Information:
This organisation has been providing culturally competent allied health, aged care, mental health, and wellbeing services for over 30 years. Servicing more than 50 remote and rural Queensland communities, they are a vibrant not-for-profit organisation with strong community connections and a commitment to supporting healthier people.

Position Description:
The organisation is now seeking full-time Speech Pathologists to join their team in Longreach. They have positions for Graduate and Experienced clinicians.

As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll be providing speech pathology services in regional North Queensland. Working in collaboration with a range of specialists, to provide holistic care and long-term treatment and prevention strategies.

You will work with a diverse range of clients, live and work in parts of Australia that many never get to see - set your own schedule and help the community members thrive through your care and expertise.

Helping people who may not otherwise have access to healthcare and support, you’ll see the real difference your work makes in rural communities as you enable clients to live and receive high-quality care locally.

Core Duties:

- Administer standardised and informal assessments within a multidisciplinary team to determine the nature and extent of speech, language, learning and communication disorders or swallowing difficulties.
- Provide treatment and management including ongoing therapy of speech, language, learning and communication disorders that may be developmental, part of a disability, acquired as a result of injury or disease;
- Deliver family centred early childhood intervention strategies

Benefits:

- Competitive salary + super + salary sacrificing up to $15,900
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- $180/fortnight rental subsidy (Longreach only)
- Annual flight home after 12 months of service
- Relocation assistance + initial housing
- 10 days paid professional development leave + CPD support
- Paid parental & partner leave
- EAP for you and your family
- Birthday leave & recognition of service bonus

For those relocating to the area, the organisation will provide initial shared housing to support your move and help you get settled; with an ongoing rental subsidy provided once you settle into your own accommodation.

Why join this team?

- Competitive Salary: Highly attractive salary starting from $80,445 (commensurate with experience), plus superannuation and up to $15,900 in salary sacrificing
- Excellent Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 17.5% leave loading, and five weeks of annual leave for that perfect work-life balance
- Clinical Freedom: Focus on treating patients based on clinical needs, not funding restrictions, with the opportunity to provide long-term care and prevention strategies.
- Supportive Environment: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and professional development.
- Real Impact: Help rural communities live healthier lives by providing high-quality, holistic podiatry services.

They pride themselves on supporting our clinicians to grow and succeed, both professionally and personally. Whether you’re seeking a change of scenery or a new challenge, your work here will make a tangible difference.

Qualifications & Experience:
You will need to be registered, or eligible to obtain Speech Pathology Australia, and have a passion for providing quality healthcare to rural communities.

In addition, you will need or be eligible to obtain:

- A QLD blue card & NDIS worker screening
- A current, unrestricted Grade C Australian Driver's Licence; and
- The right to live and work in Australia

After Hours Requirements: No

Salary Information:
Starting from $80,445 + super + salary sacrificing options.

About Longreach:
Longreach offers wide horizons, clear skies, and strong community spirit. You’ll enjoy a warm welcome, minimal traffic, and regular local events—from country race meets and camping trips to agricultural shows and festivals. The town is home to iconic attractions including the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum, and the Thomson River. Whether you’re after adventure, connection, or a laid-back lifestyle, Longreach offers it all.

For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.

Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

Job Reference: 10003680

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