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About Speech Pathology Services 

The Gold Coast Health Speech Pathology Service is active in translating current evidence into new clinical service delivery models of care for adults and children with communication, swallowing and feeding problems. These include high intensity models of care for adults with aphasia, voice and fluency disorders based on neuroplasticity principles, and evaluating expanded scope of practice.

About your new role

As a valued member of the Speech Pathology Services team, you will provide leadership and deliver high level clinical speech pathology services to adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders, in the speciality area of rehabilitation and aged care.  This includes:

• Undertaking high level speech pathology duties, of a complex and varied nature, with a high degree of independence
• Identifying, developing and implementing evidence-based clinical practices, procedures, protocols and education materials
• Applying professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence
• Working cooperatively and effectively within departmental and multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites

Qualifications

• A tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia
• Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
• Driver licence
• 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
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits of working with Gold Coast Health

• Flexible work agreement options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Brand new facility with modern amenities
• Diverse Work Culture
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time and Permanent part time (multiple positions, hours negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $128 169 - $137 918 per annum or $64.64 - $69.55 per hour

About Gold Coast Health

• 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
• 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 Thursday, 31 July 2025

For further in-depth requirements please refer to the attached Role Description.

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: GC649939

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  GC649939 - RD (PDF, 646KB)
  Role Description