Step into a role where your speech pathology skills support people at every stage of life.

As part of the Central Highlands Allied Health team, you’ll work across acute, outpatient, community and outreach settings - building broad rural generalist capability while providing care that genuinely matters to local families. With strong professional supervision, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to work closely across disciplines, this role offers both variety and meaningful connection.

If you’re looking for a place where your contribution is valued and your growth is supported, we’d love to welcome you.

Job details

Working within Emerald Hospital and surrounding Central Highlands facilities, you'll be part of a team committed to high-quality, person-centred care. The region offers a thoughtful blend of community connection, accessible services and space to enjoy life outside of work. As a Rural Generalist Speech Pathologist, you'll provide assessment and intervention for adults and children experiencing communication and swallowing difficulties, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development.

About us:

Emerald Hospital is the Central Highlands hub for acute, community and primary health care, serving a population of around 28,000 across Emerald, Blackwater, Springsure and surrounding communities. Our Allied Health Services work closely with medical, nursing and community partners to deliver safe, equitable and effective care. The Speech Pathology team provides inpatient, outpatient, community, outreach and telehealth services across the lifespan, with a strong commitment to quality, education and continuous improvement.

About the role:

• Assess, diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across adult and paediatric caseloads
• Provide care across acute, sub-acute, outpatient, community and outreach settings
• Apply evidence-based practice within established protocols, policies and procedures
• Contribute to multidisciplinary, person-centred care and integrated service delivery
• Manage and prioritise your caseload with growing independence as experience increases
• Provide supervision or observational support to students and less experienced staff
• Delegate appropriate tasks to allied health assistants and participate in professional support activities

About you:

•  You bring sound clinical knowledge and emerging confidence across paediatric and adult speech pathology practice
• You communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and colleagues
• You enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• You value learning, supervision and opportunities to grow your rural generalist capability
• You are organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• You hold (or will soon hold) recognised speech pathology qualifications and Speech Pathology Australia membership
• You are committed to safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 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)

Applications close: Sunday, 14 December 2025

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Further information

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Documents

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

• CH5K670232 - Speech Pathologist (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)