Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatric) - Speech Pathology Department

Health; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatric) to join the Mackay Base Hospital Speech Pathology Department on a permanent, part-time basis. The role focuses on delivering high-level clinical services and providing leadership within paediatric care across multiple settings—hospital, outpatient, and rural services.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support diverse patient needs, contribute to service planning, and promote best practice in communication

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level paediatric speech pathology clinical services and leadership across multiple paediatric care areas.
• Provide mentorship and guidance within the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Contribute to ongoing service planning and quality improvement within Mackay Hospital and Health Service.

Job description

# Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatric) - Speech Pathology Department**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) Mackay Base Hospital**Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.****Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.****Whether you're working in regional, rural or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won't find in a metropolitan hospital.**## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Part-time || Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support || Classification | HP4 || Workplace Location | Mackay region || Job ad reference | QLD/696345 || Closing date | 01-Dec-2026 || Job duration | Refer to Role Description || Contact person | Philippa Munro || Contact details | 07 4885 7600 Access the National Relay Service |**Role details**The Speech Pathology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatric) to join their team on a permanent basis.For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.**Your opportunity**Deliver high-level speech pathology clinical services and leadership across multiple areas of paediatric care, within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute to routine clinical across the lifespan as required to support team objectives.**About the Team**Our Speech Pathology Service delivers care to patients, both children and adults, throughout our hospital departments as well as in outpatient, community and rural settings. Our Speech Pathologists provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management to children and adults needing help with communication and/or swallowing.**About our Hospital and Health Service**Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.**Some of our great benefits on offer*** Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements* Flexible working arrangements* A diverse work culture* Career development* Professional development opportunities* Education opportunities, Study and Research* Paid parental leave* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Discounted Private Health Insurance* Fitness Passport## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).