Senior Speech Pathologist | Regional Impact Leader

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Chinchilla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Clear career pathways

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health invites applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist to support Dalby or Chinchilla and surrounding communities. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership to improve care, mentor staff and influence service improvement across the region.

You will work with patients and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care, manage complex caseloads and contribute to workforce development in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Speech Pathology professional certification in Australia.
• Advanced clinical experience managing complex caseloads.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience supporting service improvement and team development.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert care for people with complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Leading quality improvements that strengthen service delivery.
• Mentoring colleagues and helping build workforce capability.
• Working with patients, families and teams to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Service improvement

Communication

Education

Speech Pathology registration in Australia

Job description

Darling Downs Health invites applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist to support Dalby or Chinchilla and surrounding communities. The role combines clinical expertise with leadership to improve care, mentor staff and influence service improvement across the region.

You will work with patients and healthcare teams to deliver high-quality care, manage complex caseloads and contribute to workforce development in a rural setting.