Speech Pathologist

Queensland Health; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Superannuation 12.75%

Annual incremental salary increases

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking temporary full-time or part-time Speech Pathologists to deliver evidence-based clinical services to adult patients and their families within Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals. You will work in a multidisciplinary team providing inpatient services across adult speech, language and swallowing, contributing to education, research and service improvement.

You will develop clinical expertise across a diverse caseload, participate in supervision and professional development,

Qualifications

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Adapt to changing service needs across adult caseload.
• Participate in ongoing learning, supervision and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient adult speech pathology services in the Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support student supervision, mentoring and collaboration.

Skills

Speech pathology

Clinical supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Temporary full time / part time opportunities to deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology clinical services to adult patients and their families of the Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospitals within a multidisciplinary team. This position will provide inpatient adult Speech Pathology service in the clinical areas of adult speech, language and swallowing.

About the role

Temporary full time / part time opportunities to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing high-quality speech pathology services for adult patients and helping shape the future of care through education, research and service improvement.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology services within a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a meaningful difference for adult patients and their families.
• Apply and further develop your clinical expertise across a diverse and rewarding caseload, adapting to changing service needs.
• Grow your professional skills through ongoing learning, clinical supervision and dedicated professional development opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with patients, families and healthcare colleagues while advocating for high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Contribute to research, quality improvement and service development initiatives that help shape the future of healthcare delivery.
• Share your knowledge through student supervision, mentoring and collaboration, supporting the growth of the next generation of clinicians.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.