Speech Pathologist

IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusion

In-house training – Growing Our Own

Weekly staff wellness

Community events participation

Award ceremonies and Gather and Grow

Job summary

The IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health invites applications for a Speech Pathologist to deliver culturally appropriate services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes clinic-based appointments and possible school/home visits to support clients across the Southeast Queensland region.

You will conduct culturally responsive assessments and interventions for both adults and children, liaising with local kindergartens, schools, and hospitals to maximise referral pathways and

Qualifications

• Current Criminal History Check is required.
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card) is required.
• Speech Pathology membership is preferred.
• Relevant degree in Speech Pathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct culturally appropriate Speech Pathologist services as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver clinic-based and school/home visit services during hours of operation.
• Provide assessment and intervention for adults and children, including individual and group programs.
• Liaise with kindergartens, schools and hospitals for referrals and pathways.
• Document records accurately in the electronic health record system per AGPAL standards.

Skills

Criminal History Check

Working with Children Check

Education

Relevant degree in Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology membership

Job description

Full time

1d ago , from IUIH Institute for Urban Indigenous Health

Join an Organisation dedicated to Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health

About Us?

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.

The Regional and Specialist team includes Integrated Specialist Services, Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, Primary Healthcare Services, Birthing and Early Childhood Services (South), and Child and Youth Services. Our purpose is to connect, guide, and empower teams and communities through culturally safe, transparent, and responsive ways.

About the Role?

As Speech Pathologist, your role is to provide direct culturally appropriate Speech Pathologist services as part of a multi- disciplinary team/program.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Provide clinical services to clients during hours of operation of the service, in keeping with accepted best practice standards. This will include clinic-based appointments and where appropriate school/home visits.
• Provide culturally responsive assessment and intervention for adults & children including individual and group programs.
• Liaise with local kindergartens, schools and hospitals regarding the services available and develop pathways and partnerships for referrals.
• Liaise with Queensland Health and Education Queensland regarding services available and referral pathways.
• Ensure information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record system, and that records are maintained in accordance with AGPAL standards.

About You?

• Current Criminal History Check
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
• Current Working with Children’s Check (Qld Blue Card)
• Current Disability Worker Screening Check (Qld Yellow Card)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Speech Pathology membership
• Relevant degree in Speech Pathology

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
• Experience in providing assessment, case management and speech pathology services to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.

What Can we Offer?

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
• Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
• Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.

Applications Close Wednesday 25 November 2026