Speech Pathologist

Mater Private Hospital Springfield and Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications forSpeech Pathologistto join our team in a permanent full-time or permanent part-time roles. Based at our Springfield campus this is a career-defining opportunity in a dynamic patient-focused environment. These roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield opening in the coming months. This state of the art facility co-located with the existing Mater Private Hospital Springfield will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region and is set to care for over 200000 patients annually.

The Speech Pathology department will service both public and private patients across a range of specialties in both facilities including ICU medical surgical NICU paediatrics emergency and outpatients.

Salary range: $39.86 - $58.59 per hour plus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!

What youll be doing

As a Speech Pathologist at Mater Health you will provide assessment diagnosis and management of patients presenting with communication and swallowing difficulties. Youll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical services participate in quality improvement activities and engage in continuing professional development to ensure care is aligned with best practice and Maters mission and values.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality speech pathology services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders
• Managing an appropriate caseload using strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated patient-focused care
• Participating in supervision mentoring and clinical education of students
• Contributing to research service evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational policy
• Promoting the role and value of speech pathology within the wider healthcare team

About you

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Speech Pathology
• Membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (or working towards it)
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number
• Strong clinical skills in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients carers and colleagues
• A collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to ongoing learning quality improvement and reflective practice

Essential:

• Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
• Flexibility to participate in weekend or on-call rosters as required

Why join us

Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.

Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday 1^st February 2026. Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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