Contribute to patient care by providing clinical support tasks as delegated and under the direct or indirect supervision of a speech pathologist Across Southport and Robina.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Speech Pathology Assistants to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Contribute to service improvement activities, under the guidance of a speech pathologist,
• Independently contribute to the development of therapy resources
• Provide basic education on a defined range of topics to patients or groups of patients
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a speech pathology team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• 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
• Driver's Licence
• Paid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading 

Salary

• Flexible permanent part time (up to 60.8 hours per fortnight) and temporary part time or full time (up to 12 months, until 29 August 2027)
• Base salary ranging from $68,471 - $72,058  per annum or, $34.53  - $36.34 per hour

About Us

Speech pathology services for adults and paediatrics are based in the following Gold Coast Health Service facilities: Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Robina Health Precinct, Southport Health Precinct, Helensvale Community Health Centre, Palm Beach Community Health Centre, and Tugun Satellite Health Centre.  Services provided include acute care, outpatient services, rehabilitation, community rehabilitation and community-based care for adults within regional and tertiary-level hospitals and community settings and acute, outpatient and community-based speech pathology services for infants and children.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• 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
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• 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, 6 August 2026

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: GC688487

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.

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC688487 - RD (PDF)