Senior Speech Pathologist

1 week ago


Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $104,000 - $130,000 per year

About the work unit / facility

Townsville Rehabilitation Unit / Medical Service Group / Townsville University Hospital

About your new employer

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $64.64 to $69.55 p.h. (HP4)

4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity

This role is the perfect opportunity for a motivated clinician looking for a new challenge or progression in their career, who possess a high level of experience working within the rehabilitation environment. You will be working in a supportive and friendly unit where autonomy and innovation are highly valued, and ongoing learning and professional development opportunities are encouraged and supported.

Requirements:

Mandatory qualifications and proof of registration

The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Therapy/Pathology providing eligibility for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia.

Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Status with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable.

Roster: The successful applicant may be required to participate in the weekend/public holiday on-call roster. The Speech Pathology Department provides services across a seven-day period.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.

Probation period may apply.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:

Sandra Phillips on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Friday, 12 September 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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