Director Speech Pathology and Audiology

Queensland Government; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 188,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development

Salary packaging

Modern facilities

Diverse work culture

Research opportunities

12.75% super

17.5% leave loading

Job summary

Gold Coast Health is seeking a Director Speech Pathology and Audiology to lead a team of Speech Pathologists and Audiologists and drive professional practice, service development and research.

You will provide strategic leadership, oversee clinical governance and lead innovative practice across the Gold Coast Health network, ensuring high-quality patient care and workforce development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology or Audiology.
• Vaccination requirements including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check) required and other background checks.
• Criminal History Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional oversight of all Speech Pathologists and Audiologists.
• Provide strategic leadership in the profession development.
• Drive innovative clinical practice, service development, education and research initiatives.
• Utilise high-level negotiation and conflict management skills.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Clinical governance

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Speech Pathology/Audiology degree

Job description

The RoleAn opportunity has become available for a Director Speech Pathology and Audiology to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-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 willBe responsible for the professional oversight of all Speech Pathologists and AudiologistsProvide strategic leadership in the development of the Speech Pathology and Audiology professionBe responsible for solving complex clinical service or work-flow issuesDrive innovative clinical practice, service development and improvement, clinical education and research initiativesUtilise high-level negotiation and conflict management skillsAbout youTo be successful in this position you will require:Tertiary degree in Speech Pathology or AudiologyEvidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis BTuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be requiredPaid Blue Card (Working with Children Check)Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosedCriminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)BenefitsFlexible work optionsCareer DevelopmentSalary PackagingModern FacilitiesDiverse Work CultureResearch Opportunities12.75% super17.5% leave loadingSalaryPermanent full timeBase salary ranging from $188,128 - $201,251 per annumAbout UsGold Coast Health provides public health care services to more than 500,000 people living in one of Australia's most desired lifestyle destinations.With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the service oversees more than 800 beds across two hospitals, as well as a range of community facilities offering services in child, mental, oral and sexual health.About Gold Coast HealthNationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health careAnnual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billionMore than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health PrecinctsSecondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilitiesOpportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyleA workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their bestCommitted to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belongHow to ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 3 November 2026Gold 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: GC694600Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.