Do you hold a qualification in Speech Pathology and love the appeal of the Gladstone Region? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

The position provides an opportunity to work within a varied and complex caseload, and when appropriate use a transdisciplinary service model, whilst contributing to safe, reliable and sustainable services for CQ Health.

This is a part time, 12 month contract until May 2026. Bring your skills to our team today!

Travel for this position may be required.

Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 79-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, neonatal nursery, medical imaging, pathology and paediatrics. Gladstone Hospital has approximately 282 full time equivalent staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care.

About the role:

The Speech Pathologist works as a member of the Gladstone and Banana Allied Health Team(s) providing comprehensive, effective and efficient Speech Pathology services to stakeholders/customers of CQ Health. Services provided are of a varied caseload complexity, spanning the continuum of care that includes service provision to patients/clients within inpatient, outpatient and community clinical settings.

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients within well-established clinical and departmental protocols, policies and procedures, utilising evidence-based practice principles and effective risk management strategies.
• Enhance clinical practice and leadership knowledge, skills and expertise through self-directed learning and professional development activities including, but not limited to, supervision and/or mentoring.
• In collaboration with the Gladstone and Banana Senior Speech Pathologist(s), Gladstone / Banana Allied Health Clinical Network Director and CQ Health Speech Pathology/Allied Health Professional Leads, review departmental service standards, operational processes and outcome.

About you:

• Possession of a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology from a recognised tertiary institution is mandatory for this position.
• The successful applicant must demonstrate eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable)
• Overseas qualified applicants require a “certification of eligibility” letter from Speech Pathology Australia to be included in their application to be considered for short-listing in the selection process.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $106,053 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5D629988

Applications close: Wednesday, 16 April 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GL5D629988 -Speech Pathologist (PDF, 422KB)
  Role Description