Speech Pathologist Townsville & Mount Isa

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Build your Speech Pathologist career in our Mount Isa or Townsville clinic where youll join a supportive multi-discipline allied health team. Were flexible on what this role looks like for the right candidate with full-time or part-time options available on either a permanent basis or a fixed-term contract including shorter-term arrangements such as 3 to 6 months.

This role offers broad clinical exposure the opportunity to support clients with communication swallowing and developmental needs and the chance to work closely with families community partners and a multidisciplinary team. Regular outreach travel to surrounding communities is required including overnight stays away from home as needed with travel completed during work hours where possible. A work vehicle is provided and any required after-hours travel is supported through time in lieu. Make a meaningful difference while delivering Speech Pathology services across rural and remote Queensland.

Benefits

• Salary from $82858 to $105893 super (Pro-rata for part-time) based on experience
• Salary sacrificing options up to $15900 to help maximise your take home pay;
• 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
• $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy (Mount Isa and Longreach only);
• Initial staff accommodation available (Mount Isa and Longreach only);
• Up to $3k relocation assistance for Mount Isa plus possible additional payment of up to $3k from Health Workforce Queensland for candidates who relocate and meet the criteria
• Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service (If based in Mount Isa or Longreach);
• Continuous Professional Development: Up to 10 days of paid professional development leave each financial year supporting learning aligned with your role and career development.
• Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks) and Paid Partner Leave (3 weeks);
• EAP for you and your family;
• External monthly supervision benefits;
• Flexible work options including part-time compressed hours job sharing and flexible start/finish times.
• Have your birthday off on us!
• Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)

About the role

• Assess speech language communication and swallowing needs across a diverse client caseload
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to support client goals independence and wellbeing
• Develop tailored treatment plans for children adults and families
• Collaborate with allied health teams families and community partners to deliver holistic care
• Provide outreach services to rural and remote communities across North Queensland

Skills & experience

• Speech Pathology Australia registration or eligibility to obtain
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
• QLD Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance
• Current unrestricted C class Australian Drivers Licence
• Right to live and work in Australia

About the region

Mount Isa

Located in the heart of North West Queensland Mount Isa offers a unique blend of adventure community and lifestyle. Enjoy affordable living stunning landscapes and a welcoming regional community while making a meaningful impact through rural healthcare. Explore the outdoors connect with locals and experience a lifestyle beyond the city.

Townsville

Located in sunny North Queensland Townsville offers the perfect balance of coastal lifestyle career opportunities and vibrant community living. Enjoy beautiful beaches national parks year-round outdoor activities and a growing regional city with excellent amenities. With a relaxed lifestyle and strong connection to nature Townsville is a great place to live work and make a meaningful impact.

How to apply

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Please Note

NWRH is committed to child safety. All roles require pre-employment screening including referee checks a current Blue Card Australian Federal Police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to commencement