Speech Pathologist

Mater Health Services; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Mater Education training

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate discounts

Fitness Passport access

Not-for-profit healthcare team

Job summary

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in a permanent part‑time role, working 12 hours per week across three days. Availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays preferred.

You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide evidence‑based interventions to optimise communication and swallowing, contributing to service development across inpatient and day rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Pathology, eligible for SPA
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (full or provisional)
• Demonstrated experience in managing adult dysphagia
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teams
• Desirable experience includes laryngectomy and tracheostomy management

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality speech pathology services across acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings
• Assess patients and develop tailored, evidence‑based treatment plans
• Provide interventions to optimise communication and swallowing outcomes
• Contribute to case conferences, discharge planning and quality initiatives

Skills

Speech pathology degree

SPA membership

CPSP status

Adult dysphagia

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Laryngectomy & tracheostomy management

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Apply now Job no: 506125
Work type: Permanent
Location: Townsville
Categories: Speech Pathology

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a passionate and motivated Speech Pathologist to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health team in a permanent part‑time role, working 12 hours per week across three days. We offer flexibility with the scheduling of workdays, although availability on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays would be preferred. Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, you will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services to patients across acute inpatient and rehabilitation settings. As a valued member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will apply advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgement to develop and implement individualised treatment plans, monitor progress, and support optimal communication and swallowing outcomes.

This diverse role offers exposure to a broad range of clinical areas, including inpatient wards such as ICU, Surgical, Medical, Cardiac, Orthopaedics and Women’s Health, as well as our inpatient and day rehabilitation programs and Cardiac Rehabilitation services. Working across our Pimlico and Hyde Park campuses, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, continuous improvement initiatives and the delivery of exceptional patient‑centred care.

In this role, you will deliver high‑quality speech pathology services as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide evidence‑based interventions to optimise outcomes. The position involves supporting adults with a range of conditions, including those with dysphagia, and contributing to clinical improvements and service development. With opportunities to engage in case conferences, discharge planning, and continuous quality initiatives, your work will directly enhance patient care and recovery.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Pathology, eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status (full or provisional)
• Demonstrated experience in managing adult dysphagia
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Compassionate, motivated professional who is committed to delivering patient‑centred care.
• A commitment to professional development and evidence‑based practice
• Desirable experience includes competencies in laryngectomy and tracheostomy management

• Increase your take‑home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry‑leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on‑site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not‑for‑Profit Healthcare Team.

Applications close Monday 3rd August 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage .

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 20 Jul 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time