Speech Pathologist - Senior
Provide leadership and high level clinical Speech Pathology services, across the continuum of care as a member of the speech pathology service and relevant multidisciplinary teams.
About this role
The Role
An opportunity has become available for several Speech Pathologists – Senior 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
- Independently deliver high level paediatric speech pathology clinical services
- Work cooperatively and effectively within departmental and multidisciplinary teams
- Actively contribute to local clinical education programs for speech pathology
- Provide a high level of evidence based speech pathology for both routine and complex cases
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
- 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
- Blue Card/Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
- 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
- Permanent part time and temporary full time (one permanent part time position, 30.4 hrs p.f. and one temporary full time position up to 12 months with possibility of extension)
- Base salary ranging from $4 912.70 - $5 286.40 per fortnight or $64.64 - $69.56 per hour
About Us
The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team that sits within Community Child Health under the Division of Women, Newborn and Children's Health at the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service. CDS currently operates from four Community Child Health Centres: Southport Health Precinct (main centre), Palm Beach, Helensvale and Upper Coomera.
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 Friday, 10 April 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: GC679478
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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Job details
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Position status Permanent,Temporary |
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Position type Full-time,Part-time |
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Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
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Classification HP4 |
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Workplace Location Gold Coast |
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Job ad reference QLD/GC679478 |
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Closing date 10-Apr-2026 |
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Fortnightly salary |
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Total remuneration |
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Salary other |
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Job duration
Permanent 0.4 FTE. Temporary 1.0 FTE |
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Contact person
Jennifer West |
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Contact details
(07) 5687 9183
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Attachments
Information for Applicants (PDF, 259KB)
Information Package for Applicants GC679478 - RD (PDF, 1.12MB) Role Description |
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