Locum Speech Pathologist

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking a Speech Pathologist for a 12-week locum contract, full-time. The role may cover adult acute inpatient caseloads in general medicine, surgery and rehabilitation, with potential ED/ICU exposure. A split role may include paediatric assessments through Child Development Services.

Requirements include a Speech Pathology degree with current AHPRA registration and hospital experience. Accommodation is provided for the full contract length.

Qualifications

• Speech Pathology qualification with AHPRA/Speech Pathology Australia registration.
• Hospital experience in adult acute inpatient settings (medicine/surgery/rehabilitation).
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, treatment and case management across adult acute inpatient caseloads.
• Support higher-acuity areas such as ED/ICU when required.
• Provide paediatric assessments and case management if split role applies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and Child Development Services.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Hospital experience

Education

Speech Pathology degree

AHPRA registration

Job description

Cornerstone Medical Recruitment – Brisbane QLD

Casual/Temporary

4mo ago , from Cornerstone Medical Recruitment

This 12-week, full-time locum placement will see you delivering speech pathology services within a public hospital setting. Depending on final budget approval, the role will take one of two shapes: a dedicated adult acute inpatient caseload spanning general medicine, surgical and rehabilitation wards (with potential ED/ICU exposure), or a split caseload combining adult acute hospital work with paediatric assessment and case management through Child Development Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, treatment and case management across adult acute inpatient caseloads
• Support higher acuity areas such as ED/ICU where required
• Provide paediatric assessments and case management if the split role applies
• Collaborate with the hospital's multidisciplinary team and Child Development Services clinicians

Skills and Experience

• Speech Pathology qualification with current AHPRA/Speech Pathology Australia registration
• Hospital experience, ideally adult acute inpatient across general medicine, surgical and rehabilitation
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt quickly within a new team
• Up to $72 per hour plus superannuation
• Accommodation provided for the full contract length
• 12-week, full-time contract with an August 2026 start
• Exposure to varied clinical caseloads across adult and, potentially, paediatric settings

Life in Coastal Queensland

• Relaxed subtropical coastal lifestyle around four hours north of Brisbane
• Beautiful beaches, reef access and island getaways nearby
• Great for fishing, snorkelling and outdoor living year-round
• Close enough to a capital city when you want it, far enough for a true sea change