Speech Pathologist

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd in Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide direct culturally appropriate services within a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver clinic-based and school/home visit services, including assessment and intervention for both adults and children.

Essential checks include WWCC, NDIS/Disability screening, and current first aid; relevant degree in Speech Pathology and professional membership are required.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to clients during hours of operation, including clinic-based appointments and school/home visits as appropriate.
• Provide culturally responsive assessment and intervention for adults and children, including individual and group programs.
• Liaise with local kindergartens, schools and hospitals to develop referral pathways and partnerships.
• Coordinate with Queensland Health and Education Queensland regarding services and referrals.
• Ensure records are accurately and promptly documented in the electronic health record system per AGPAL standards.

Skills

Speech Pathology

Cultural safety

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master in Speech Pathology

Job description

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

IUIH is a Community Controlled Health Service (CCHS) that leads the planning, development and delivery of health, family wellbeing and social support services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of South East Queensland. IUIH is working with our Member CCHSs to improve the health, wellbeing and economic independence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in South East Queensland, the largest and fastest growing Indigenous population in Australia.