Clinical Speech Pathologist - Patient-Centred Care & Growth

South West Hospital and Health Service; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public health benefits

Generous leave

Salary packaging

Professional development allowances

Study support

Corporate discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a collaborative Speech Pathologist to deliver patient-centred assessments and interventions within a hospital setting and to contribute to education and service improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

The position supports staff education, research initiatives, and involvement with local tertiary education partners as part of

Qualifications

• The ability to provide high-quality, efficient and evidence-based speech pathology assessment and management within a hospital setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of an interprofessional team and engage positively with patients and their families.
• A commitment to active learning and professional development, with the capacity to build clinical knowledge and expertise through experience, teamwork and ongoing development.
• An ability, or the capacity to rapidly develop the skills, to contribute to student education and clinical training, as well as local service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech pathology assessment, intervention and evaluation, including patient education, therapeutic management and support with discharge planning, using evidence-based practice and established clinical protocols.
• Manage an allocated caseload effectively, applying clinical judgement, prioritisation and sound time management while maintaining accurate patient records and service documentation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with patients, carers, families, health professionals, students and external agencies to support effective, patient-centred outcomes.
• Contribute to clinical education, student and support staff supervision, quality and service improvement activities, and research initiatives under the guidance of senior staff.

Job description

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital in Brisbane, Australia, is seeking a collaborative Speech Pathologist to deliver patient-centred assessments and interventions within a hospital setting and to contribute to education and service improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and ongoing professional development.

The position supports staff education, research initiatives, and involvement with local tertiary education partners as part of