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Speech Pathologist - Child Development Service
Goodna Community Health; Ipswich Health Plaza
Start a new journey with West Moreton Health! Become a valued Speech Pathologist at West Moreton Health and make a meaningful impact in our Child Development Service. Build your clinical expertise, contribute to service improvement and work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to supporting children’s development and wellbeing.
•Temporary Part-time (38hrs per fortnight) opportunity for up to 6 months!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM685200_06 |
| Closing date | 24-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | 6 months |
| Contact person | Keirra Middleton |
| Contact details | 07 3817 2324 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
Provide high level paediatric speech pathology clinical services, appropriate with level of experience, as a member of a multidisciplinary team within the Child Development service to children, youth, and families of the West Moreton Health Service.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and skills in the provision of paediatric Speech Pathology services, with specific skills in assessment and case management.
- Excellent communication skills with clients, service providers and co-workers at all levels that enable the development of improved service delivery outcomes and effective relationships.
- Proactive approach to own continuous learning / networking and shares information with the team to promote a learning environment.
- Knowledge of and a demonstrated commitment to quality processes and evidenced based practices, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to these improvements, with an ability to apply established and evidenced based principles to routine speech pathology clinical services.
- Effectively prioritises and manages own time to meet and exceed customer expectations, with an enthusiastic, calm and flexible approach.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Possession of a tertiary degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology is mandatory.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
- A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework 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.
