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Speech Pathologist - Senior
St George QLD 4487 (Australia)
South West Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Primary and Community Care Team in St George for a temporary part time contract.
Join us in building better health in the bush!
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | South West Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SW688196 |
| Closing date | 02-Aug-2026 |
| Job duration | until 31 December 2027 |
| Contact person | Robyn Brumpton |
| Contact details | 0429 486 591 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
The speech pathologist works within the Primary and Community Care division within the St George Community and Allied Health Service co-located on the St George Hospital campus. Other hospitals and community clinics are located in small towns within the SWHHS, therefore an outreach service is provided to deliver in-person services to these communities.
You will work within the multidisciplinary team to provide high level, responsive, and flexible speech pathology clinical services in acute, sub-acute, aged care, community, and outreach facility settings with only occasional clinical/professional supervision. The position provides clinical leadership within the team and operates with a high level of independence with clinical conditions and services of complex and varied nature.
Speech pathologists within allied health, work as a team to meet clinical demand in keeping with the Clinical Prioritisation Document.
The very nature of what we do and who we are is the real opportunity. Providing health care in the bush is full of challenges, however, it remains the most rewarding of human experiences.
Escape the city crowds and discover a region rich in community spirit, diverse industry, wide open spaces and beautiful waterways. St George Hospital is a 31 bed facility located 513kms west of Brisbane, servicing a population of approximately 2,400. Whether you are after a tree change, or a pace change, you will quickly become part of the community you care for in St George.
What we can do for you
Ultimately, we provide you a platform to leapfrog your career with more opportunities to experience a wider scope of practice with less competition due to location and population.
Nowhere else will you experience the vast diversity and career advancement other than in rural and remote Queensland.
- Temporary accommodation may be available by negotiation!
- Work within a focused team, that appreciates innovation!
- People focused role which allows you to give back to the community!
Be a part of something bigger
South West Hospital and Health Service are part of Queensland Health and partner with many influential and leading organisations to boost partnerships and deliver world-class health care and services. We service an area of more than 310,000 square kilometres, are bordered by three states and cover 21% of Queensland. We provide services to a population of 26,000 via 26 healthcare facilities, consisting of Hospitals, Multipurpose Health Services, Community Clinics, Aged Care Facilities and General Practice Services.
Take a look at what (location) has to offer! https://www.outbackqueensland.com.au/town/st-george/ & https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/st-george-qld
For more information on South West Hospital and Health Service - https://www.southwest.health.qld.gov.au/
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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