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Speech Pathologist - Senior, Child and Youth Mental Health - Cairns
Cairns
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If you’re seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and an unbeatable lifestyle, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service offers it all. Working with Child and Youth Mental Health, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that thrives on connection, innovation, and delivering care that changes lives.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH686665 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Mellisa Taylor |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2700 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
The Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Service (MHAODS) is responsible for delivering services throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service and for supporting other Mental Health and Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs services in the surrounding Hospital and Health Services of Cape York, Torres Strait Northern Peninsula Area.
About you:
In your new role you will....
- Work Collaboratively with Indigenous Mental Health Workers to support first nations consumers.
- Deliver high level speech pathology clinical services (which may include assessment, diagnosis, and case management) in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
- Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high level clinical and speech pathology services; including assessment, treatment and crisis management to children and young people with mental health concerns in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
- Apply professional judgement to complex cases, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence.
- Monitor and report on clinical practices and outcomes related to Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of clinical and speech pathology services.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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