This role provides clinical support tasks and supports the recruitment, onboarding, support and training/development of Speech Pathology Assistants

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Speech Pathology Assistant - Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide a range of specialised clinical screening and case history assessments
• Provide comprehensive education on a defined range of topics
• Support, mentor and supervise CA3 speech pathology assistants
• Contribute to patient records

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Certificate IV – Allied Health Assistant or equivalent
• Working with Children Check (GCH will cover cost)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Temporary full time (up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $76 076 - $81 346 per annum

About Us

The Gold Coast Health Speech Pathology Service has been active in translating current evidence into new service delivery models for infants, children and adults with communication and swallowing problems. Benefits of working for the Gold Coast Health Speech Pathology Service include regular professional practice supervision in line with Speech Pathology Australia guidelines, and a weekly professional development program, incorporating clinical topics, journal club and mandatory training.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Monday, 21 July 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC647338

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE*** Microsoft Word (.doc) or PDF file types are supported. Files must be a maximum of 2MB each.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC647338 - RD (PDF, 738KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants