• Forensic and Secure Services provides specialist secure rehabilitation and forensic mental health services including: High Security Inpatient Service (70 bed), Extended Forensic Treatment Rehabilitation Unit (20 bed), Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (34 bed), Prison Mental Health Services (9 Correctional Centres), General Health Service, Specialist Mental Health Intellectual Disability Service (SMHIDS),Central Staffing Office. Forensic mental health services provide assessment and treatment of people with a mental disorder and a history of criminal offending, or those who are at risk of offending.

• Temporary Full-time opportunity until 30th June 2026

Job details

About the role

This position works in Forensic and Secure Services, incorporating the High Security Inpatient Service (HSIS), Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) and Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit (EFTRU).

The purpose of this role is to deliver specialised Speech Pathology clinical services and leadership across Forensic and Secure Services.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates specialist-level knowledge and skills in contemporary Speech Pathology adult clinical practice standards within one or more areas of expertise.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment and senior management to influence Speech Pathology clinical or service outcomes.
• Ability to independently manage highly complex clinical caseloads.
• Ability to lead quality and service improvement activities that result in improved outcomes for patients/customers and/or the organisation.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and eligibility for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• WM661888_09 Speech Pathologist- Advanced_RD (PDF, 184KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants