Looking to take the next step in your leadership and professional development? This full-time, 12-month Senior Speech Pathologist opportunity offers an autonomous and rewarding role within the Banana Allied Health Team.

Deliver high-quality Speech Pathology services across a diverse caseload, supporting clients of all ages in inpatient and outpatient settings. Working across the continuum of care, you will apply advanced clinical skills while contributing to improve health outcomes for the community.

With autonomy, variety, and travel across the Banana Shire region, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while further developing your leadership capabilities. Sound interesting? Apply today!

Short term accommodation considered!

Job details

About us:

Biloela Hospital is a vital healthcare hub for the Banana region, delivering emergency, maternity, diagnostic, surgical and visiting specialist services close to home. Supported by innovative Telehealth technology, the service is committed to improving access to high-quality care for rural communities.

The Gladstone and Banana Allied Health Clinical Network brings together Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology and Social Work to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. Alongside generalist services, the team also delivers specialised support in developmental paediatrics and cancer care, with strong clinical leadership, collaboration and professional support across Central Queensland Health.

About the role:

• Provides senior-level Speech Pathology expertise within the Banana Allied Health Team, delivering high-quality care across Central Queensland Health services.
• Leads management of a varied and complex caseload across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, supporting patients across the full continuum of care.
• Delivers outreach services to rural facilities including Moura, Theodore and Baralaba, strengthening access to specialist care in regional communities.
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, applying advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical leadership through service development, supervision, education, quality improvement and contribution to research initiatives.

About you:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (CP/eligible membership desirable) and commitment to ongoing professional development in line with CQ Health accreditation standards.
• Strong clinical expertise in delivering generalist Speech Pathology services across the lifespan and continuum of care, including inpatient and outpatient settings with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision, contribute to multidisciplinary team collaboration, and engage in effective communication, negotiation and conflict resolution with senior clinicians and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to drive service improvement and clinical leadership through quality improvement, policy and service development, research, and safe, effective clinical practice.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $157,359 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Rural and remote allowance
• Professional development allowance
• Short term accommodation (coditions apply)
• Vocational training subsidy
• 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) BA6F686573

Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026

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Further information

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Documents

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• BA6F686573 - Speech Pathologist Senior (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)