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Speech Pathologist - Senior
Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Herston
Temporary opportunity to deliver high quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services across the continuum of care to patients and families of Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), as part of an interprofessional, collaborative team.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/STR684294 |
| Closing date | 12-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | Temporary full time for up to 12 months |
| Contact person | Kylie Short |
| Contact details | (07) 3647 7334 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services across the continuum of care to patients and families of STARS, as part of an interprofessional, collaborative team.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Deliver high level speech pathology clinical services of a complex and varied nature within inpatient and outpatient services across STARS in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
- Provide timely, high level clinical advice to a range of health professionals, supervisors, managers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the HHS, regarding speech pathology management and service delivery in various clinical areas, including prioritisation and changes in clinical practice, equipment and technological advances.
- Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes within specialist clinical service areas, and advocate for service improvements that enhance the delivery of speech pathology services across STARS and wider Metro North Hospital and Health Service, utilising identification and application of guidelines and business improvement plans.
Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
- Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
- 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
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