Speech Pathologist

About the role

Mater at Home currently has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and supportive team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role is based at our South Brisbane campus, with travel in the community to provide services directly to clients in their homes.

You will report operationally to the Mater at Home Speech Pathology and Dietetics Team Leader and clinically to the Mater Hospital Clinical Lead for Speech Pathology, with indirect reporting to the Director of Mater at Home.

Salary range: $ $58.59 per hour plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

As a Speech Pathologist with Mater at Home, you will provide high-quality, contemporary clinical services to adults with congenital, developmental, and acquired disorders of swallowing and communication.

We welcome applications from Speech Pathologists with experience in:

• Managing dysphagia and communication impairments in adults
• Working with NDIS participants
• Supporting clients with complex communication needs

This role is part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering community-based services across a variety of funding models, including the NDIS, Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program, Post Acute Care, and private referrals.

The role includes:

• Skilled assessment and management of complex swallowing and communication impairments
• Supporting clients in the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) devices
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, and other health professionals to ensure an integrated approach along the continuum of care
• Deliver individualised speech pathology assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for clients with developmental and/or acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Provide clinical services to clients referred from hospitals, GPs, specialists, support coordinators, and other referral sources
• Undertake examination, diagnosis, treatment (individual or group), and case management within well-established clinical protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and quality improvement activities
• Delegate and supervise Allied Health Assistants, supporting their skill development
• Maintain accurate clinical and non-clinical documentation
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance skills and maintain best practice

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and eligibility for a Medicare provider number
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check), Disability Worker Screening Card and National Police Check
• Current open QLD Driver's Licence
• Minimum two years of speech pathology experience, including work with NDIS participants with complex developmental and/or acquired communication disorders
• Competent to complex level of knowledge and skill in adult speech pathology practice, particularly in a community setting
• Experience with AAC assessment and intervention (highly regarded)
• Previous experience in communication intervention with complex adults and children, including those with a disability (highly regarded)

Why join us?

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

Applications close on Monday 1st September 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

For further information, please contact Amanda Fogarty, Clinical Lead Speech Pathology, on .

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.