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Speech Pathologist (Child Development Service)


Women's and Children's Service Group, Townsville

Summary


We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the team within the Child Development Service on a permanent full-time or part-time basis.

Deliver base level clinical services within a community based, multidisciplinary, paediatric early intervention allied health service.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time,Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV679275
Closing date 13-Apr-2026
Job duration PFT and PPT, hours negotiable
Contact person Nicole Argall
Contact details (07) 4433 9074
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About the work unit / facility

Child, Youth and Family Health Service | Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your employer

Clinical Excellence

Work in a dynamic tertiary healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research opportunities, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Career Growth and Development

Benefit from structured development pathways, education and training programs, secondment opportunities, and strong partnerships with James Cook University.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

Be part of a collaborative, community‑focused organisation that offers the scope of metro‑level healthcare with the connection and support of a regional network.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Enjoy the unique North Queensland lifestyle with short commutes, affordable living, and access to rural, urban, coastal and country communities. We prioritise staff wellbeing with flexible work options and a family‑friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Salary range: $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (f/t) (HP3)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • HP development opportunities, including professional development allowance & leave
  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
  • Flexible working arrangements may be available

About your opportunity

  • Deliver base level Speech Pathology clinical services within a family centred model, to children with complex developmental delays, working as part of a community based, transdisciplinary team (in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards).
  • As your experience grows, you will apply increasing clinical independence and contribute to more complex decision making, supported through clinical supervision and guidance from more senior clinicians.

Requirements:

  • The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) in Speech Pathology.
  • Registration or membership (or eligibility of membership), where applicable, with the relevant professional authority or association.  

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries: Nicole Argall on (07) 4433 9074.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV679275

Applications close: 13/04/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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