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Speech Pathologist - Senior
Brighton Health Campus
Temporary full-time opportunity to deliver high-level, evidence-based speech pathology services to older adults transitioning from acute or subacute care, supporting restoration of function, independence, and informed long term care decisions.
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/COH682322 |
| Closing date | 20-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Until February 2027 (8 months) |
| Contact person | Kyle Blackwell |
| Contact details | 0457 353 807 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting older adults during a critical period of transition from hospital to home or longer-term care. Working predominantly in the community, you will provide advanced speech pathology services that promote functional recovery, optimise communication and swallowing outcomes, and enable informed decision-making for consumers and their families.
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 assessment, intervention and case management to a complex community-based caseload in CTCP.
- Apply independent professional judgement in non-routine clinical situations, adapting practice using contemporary evidence.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including nursing, allied health and support staff.
- Provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring to less experienced clinicians, assistants and students.
- Initiate, participate in and evaluate quality and service improvement activities.
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
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts 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
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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