Allied Health Practitioner - Speech Pathologist Senior

Ageing Australia; Roma; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP access

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver high-quality care across residential aged care services within the Darling Downs Health network. The role combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership and service improvement to enhance the quality of life for older people and support multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will guide clinical decisions, participate in quality improvement, and mentor clinicians and students while

Qualifications

• Eligible for professional membership and certification as a Speech Pathologist in Australia.
• Experience managing complex clinical caseloads with evidence‑based practice.
• Excellent communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced speech pathology care for older people in residential aged care.
• Collaborate with residents, families and healthcare teams to develop coordinated care plans.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives to strengthen clinical practice and service delivery.
• Mentor clinicians, students and support staff to build capability and excellence in care.

Skills

Allied Health

Communication

Evidence‑Based Practice

Leadership

Mentoring

Team Management

Education

Certification as Speech Pathologist in Australia

Job description

Allied Health Practitioner - Speech Pathologist Senior

Queensland Health - Roma, QLD

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Skills Required: Allied Health Innovation Clinical Works Clinical Practices Communication Skills Integrated Care Evidence-Based Practice Leadership Health Care Knowledge of Laws Multidisciplinary Approach Public Services Quality Management Service Delivery Service Development Studio Service Improvement Planning Nursing Home Care Speech-Language Pathology Knowledge of Packaging and Processing Mentoring Hard Work and Dedication Self Motivation Team Management Show Courage Establishing Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Darling Downs Health as a Senior Speech Pathologist and deliver meaningful care across residential aged care services in Various locations within Darling Downs Health. In this senior role, you’ll combine advanced clinical practice, leadership and service improvement to enhance quality of life for older people while supporting teams to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Job details

Position status

Position status Permanent

Position type

Position type Full-time

Occupational group

Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support

Classification

Classification HP4

Workplace Location

Workplace Location Darling Downs - Maranoa,Toowoomba region

As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you'll help older people maintain independence, comfort and quality of life through expert assessment, intervention and collaborative care. From guiding complex clinical decisions to influencing service improvements across multiple sites, you'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes that matter for residents, families and communities.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Delivering advanced speech pathology care that supports safe, person-centred outcomes for older people.
• Partnering with residents, families and healthcare teams to develop practical solutions and coordinated care plans.
• Leading quality improvement initiatives that strengthen clinical practice and enhance service delivery.
• Mentoring clinicians, students and support staff to build capability and promote excellence in care.
• Let's Talk About You

You're someone who combines clinical expertise with genuine compassion. You approach challenges with confidence, communicate with integrity and treat every person with dignity and respect. You take pride in creating positive outcomes for older people, supporting colleagues to grow and finding better ways to deliver care. You're not just looking for your next role, you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact in communities that value what you do.

Here’s what will help you thrive in this role:

• Eligibility for professional membership and certification as a Speech Pathologist in Australia.
• Strong experience managing complex clinical caseloads and applying evidence-based practice.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to leadership, quality improvement and service development.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience working in aged care, rural or regional health settings and/or experience supervising or mentoring clinicians and students.

Above all, you’ll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage, helping deliver exceptional care and positive outcomes for older people and their families.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you’ll see your impact firsthand. Here, you’ll find opportunities that simply don’t exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .

We’re building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.
Before you apply, please take a moment to read the attached documents to learn about the role and process.