Senior Pediatric Speech Pathologist – Outreach Leader

Townsville Hospital and Health Service; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Superannuation contributions

Salary sacrificing options

Competitive salary

Job summary

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Townsville QLD is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist for the Child Development Service. You will provide clinical leadership and high-level Paediatric expertise across a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic assessment and management for children aged 0-8 years, including outreach to rural sites.

The role supports professional development with structured pathways, travel to outreach sites, and collaboration with JCU partnerships.

Qualifications

• Must hold a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology and be registered or eligible for registration.
• Commitment to regular travel to outreach sites, including overnight travel.
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card compliance required.
• Vaccine Preventable Disease risk role.
• Regulatory registration with appropriate authority is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and high-level knowledge within the Speech Pathology discipline.
• Deliver integrated and holistic assessment and management for children 0–8 years with complex developmental needs.
• Work as part of the Child Development Service Outreach team across Townsville HHS.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Paediatric care

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Townsville Hospital and Health Service in Townsville QLD is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist for the Child Development Service. You will provide clinical leadership and high-level Paediatric expertise across a multidisciplinary team, delivering holistic assessment and management for children aged 0-8 years, including outreach to rural sites.

The role supports professional development with structured pathways, travel to outreach sites, and collaboration with JCU partnerships.