Provide high level clinical speech pathology and leadership, across the continuum of care, within the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service as a member of the speech pathology service and multidisciplinary children’s health teams.

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Speech Pathologists - Senior (Paediatrics) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 13 000-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

• Deliver high-level clinical services with a varied and complex caseload
• Provide assessment and management of complex communication and feeding disorders
• Actively contribute to service development, quality improvement, education and research
• Utilise high-level communication skills to collaboratively support and mentor all members of the paediatric speech pathology team

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
• Blue Card (GCH will cover cost)
• While not mandatory, Speech Pathology Australia membership is highly desirable
• 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 Licence
• 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

• Temporary full time and temporary part time (one permanent position and one temporary position, up to 6 months with possibility of extension)
• Base salary ranging from $4 912 - $5 286 per fortnight or $64.64 - $69.56 per hour

About Us

The Gold Coast Health Speech Pathology Service has been active in translating current evidence into new service delivery models for adults with communication and swallowing problems. This has included: implementation of innovative models of care for aphasia, voice and fluency disorders; use of technology, group interventions, speech pathology therapy assistants and student clinics to increase intensity of treatment; expanded scope of speech pathology practice and cough reflex testing.

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, 28 May 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: GC683066

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)
  
  GC683066 - RD (PDF)